Janitors and cleaners in Wayne County, Michigan
Wayne County, Michigan has 235 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 4,740 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.7 across Michigan.
Wayne County ranks 36 of 57 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $37,061 per employee a year.
Across Michigan, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $35,000 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 235
- Their employees
- 4,740
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.9
Janitors and cleaners in Wayne County: businesses and jobs
| Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 235 | 1,712 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 4,740 | 29,797 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $175,668,000 | $869,235,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.9 | 3.7 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Wayne County
| Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 8.6% (±0.2 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 3.4% (±0.2 points) | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 35.2% (±0.4 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 801,083 (±338) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 8.6% (±0.2 points) in Wayne County, higher than across Michigan (5.6%).
Households that rent: 35.2% (±0.4 points) in Wayne County, higher than across Michigan (26.8%).
Places in Wayne County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 638,530 | 90.3% | 49.7% |
| Dearborn | 107,423 | 83.8% | 31.6% |
| Canton Charter Township | 99,041 | 36.7% | 23.4% |
| Livonia | 93,851 | 77.8% | 12.8% |
| Westland | 83,633 | 71.8% | 38.7% |
| Taylor | 62,081 | 82.6% | 33.3% |
| Dearborn Heights | 61,771 | 90.0% | 29.5% |
| Redford Charter Township | 48,338 | 94.0% | 21.1% |
| Lincoln Park | 39,257 | 92.2% | 31.2% |
| Brownstown Charter Township | 32,889 | 36.1% | 20.9% |
| Northville Township | 31,557 | 30.4% | 21.7% |
| Van Buren Charter Township | 29,954 | 45.2% | 35.5% |
| Southgate | 29,366 | 77.2% | 32.8% |
| Allen Park | 27,925 | 94.3% | 12.7% |
| Hamtramck | 27,743 | 92.7% | 41.7% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Wayne County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola County | 7 | 2.9 | −0.0 |
| Alcona County | 3 | 2.9 | −0.0 |
| Clinton County | 10 | 3.0 | +0.1 |
| Calhoun County | 17 | 2.9 | −0.1 |
| Menominee County | 4 | 3.0 | +0.1 |
| Hillsdale County | 6 | 2.8 | −0.1 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in Michigan
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 Wayne County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Wayne County?
The Census Bureau counts 235 janitorial service businesses with employees in Wayne County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Wayne County?
Pay is published by state: across Michigan, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $35,000 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Wayne County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Wayne 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 Michigan (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne County, Michigan
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