Janitors and cleaners in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana has 95 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 2,037 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.1 across Louisiana.
Jefferson Parish ranks 4 of 30 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $16,865 per employee a year.
Across Louisiana, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $27,940 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 95
- Their employees
- 2,037
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.9
Janitors and cleaners in Jefferson Parish: businesses and jobs
| Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 95 | 655 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 2,037 | 11,074 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $34,353,000 | $258,834,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.9 | 3.1 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Jefferson Parish
| Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 8.9% (±0.7 points) | 5.1% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 5.5% (±0.5 points) | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 37.4% (±1.1 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 194,418 (±143) | 2,108,902 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 8.9% (±0.7 points) in Jefferson Parish, higher than across Louisiana (5.1%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 5.5% (±0.5 points) in Jefferson Parish, higher than across Louisiana (2.8%).
Households that rent: 37.4% (±1.1 points) in Jefferson Parish, higher than across Louisiana (32.6%).
Places in Jefferson Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie | 139,729 | 68.8% | 37.9% |
| Kenner | 64,904 | 58.2% | 36.9% |
| Marrero | 32,540 | 69.2% | 33.9% |
| Terrytown | 24,726 | 60.6% | 50.8% |
| Harvey | 20,915 | 61.7% | 47.3% |
| Gretna | 17,389 | 73.1% | 51.2% |
| Estelle | 16,341 | 46.9% | 10.1% |
| River Ridge | 13,312 | 70.7% | 29.4% |
| Woodmere | 11,879 | 47.2% | 21.3% |
| Waggaman | 11,330 | 43.3% | 29.8% |
| Timberlane | 10,886 | 57.5% | 27.4% |
| Jefferson | 9,703 | 81.2% | 42.7% |
| Harahan | 8,904 | 65.6% | 25.9% |
| Westwego | 8,335 | 74.5% | 48.6% |
| Bridge City | 7,297 | 58.0% | 41.6% |
Counties in Louisiana with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Jefferson Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. James Parish | 4 | 4.6 | −0.3 |
| Iberville Parish | 6 | 4.4 | −0.5 |
| Ascension Parish | 23 | 4.4 | −0.5 |
| St. Tammany Parish | 49 | 4.3 | −0.6 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 87 | 4.2 | −0.7 |
| Lafayette Parish | 64 | 5.7 | +0.8 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in Louisiana
Federal rules and model codes for janitors and cleaners
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Jefferson Parish
How many janitorial service businesses are in Jefferson Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 95 janitorial service businesses with employees in Jefferson Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Jefferson Parish?
Pay is published by state: across Louisiana, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $27,940 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Jefferson Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in Jefferson Parish may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: janitors and cleaners in Louisiana (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
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