Janitors and cleaners in Hancock County, Maine
Hancock County, Maine has 16 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 51 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.7 across Maine.
Hancock County ranks 8 of 16 counties in Maine for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $24,549 per employee a year.
Across Maine, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $38,560 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 16
- Their employees
- 51
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.9
Janitors and cleaners in Hancock County: businesses and jobs
| Hancock County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 16 | 426 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 51 | 3,839 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $1,252,000 | $104,085,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.9 | 5.7 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Hancock County
| Hancock County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 3.6% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 0.5% (±0.2 points) | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 21.5% (±1.7 points) | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 40,765 (±57) | 751,876 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.6% (±0.5 points) in Hancock County, lower than across Maine (3.6%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 0.5% (±0.2 points) in Hancock County, lower than across Maine (1.8%).
Households that rent: 21.5% (±1.7 points) in Hancock County, lower than across Maine (25.7%).
Places in Hancock County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth | 8,657 | 50.6% | 33.3% |
| Bar Harbor | 5,244 | 40.6% | 25.5% |
| Bucksport | 5,016 | 59.8% | 25.7% |
| Bucksport (community) | 3,105 | 56.4% | 31.2% |
| Blue Hill | 2,813 | 37.6% | 20.3% |
| Hancock | 2,518 | 40.1% | 18.9% |
| Deer Isle | 2,470 | 54.4% | 14.2% |
| Bar Harbor (community) | 2,296 | 57.4% | 54.3% |
| Orland | 1,915 | 56.1% | 12.5% |
| Surry | 1,836 | 41.4% | 11.4% |
| Lamoine | 1,782 | 44.1% | 21.6% |
| Mount Desert | 1,671 | 58.6% | 15.2% |
| Dedham | 1,656 | 46.5% | 4.5% |
| Franklin | 1,628 | 40.7% | 23.2% |
| Gouldsboro | 1,615 | 35.6% | 17.3% |
Counties in Maine with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Hancock County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 10 | 4.2 | +0.3 |
| Aroostook County | 14 | 3.6 | −0.3 |
| Kennebec County | 23 | 3.6 | −0.3 |
| Oxford County | 13 | 3.5 | −0.4 |
| Sagadahoc County | 9 | 4.7 | +0.8 |
| Piscataquis County | 4 | 2.7 | −1.2 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in Maine
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 Hancock County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Hancock County?
The Census Bureau counts 16 janitorial service businesses with employees in Hancock County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Hancock County?
Pay is published by state: across Maine, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $38,560 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Hancock County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maine, and a city or county in Hancock County 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 Maine (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hancock County, Maine
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