Janitors and cleaners in Dakota County, Minnesota
Dakota County, Minnesota has 142 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 1,053 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.5 across Minnesota.
Dakota County ranks 6 of 49 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $32,310 per employee a year.
Across Minnesota, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $38,320 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 142
- Their employees
- 1,053
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.9
Janitors and cleaners in Dakota County: businesses and jobs
| Dakota County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 142 | 1,391 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 1,053 | 16,329 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $34,022,000 | $501,615,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.9 | 5.5 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Dakota County
| Dakota County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 15.8% (±0.6 points) | 14.0% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 2.3% (±0.4 points) | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 25.1% (±0.6 points) | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 178,879 (±128) | 2,545,030 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 15.8% (±0.6 points) in Dakota County, higher than across Minnesota (14.0%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 2.3% (±0.4 points) in Dakota County, lower than across Minnesota (3.2%).
Households that rent: 25.1% (±0.6 points) in Dakota County, lower than across Minnesota (27.8%).
Places in Dakota County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville | 74,354 | 14.9% | 12.2% |
| Eagan | 68,000 | 24.7% | 32.3% |
| Burnsville | 64,463 | 45.0% | 35.3% |
| Apple Valley | 55,679 | 30.0% | 26.6% |
| Inver Grove Heights | 35,906 | 36.8% | 23.1% |
| Rosemount | 27,562 | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| Farmington | 23,902 | 21.3% | 13.5% |
| Hastings | 22,117 | 44.2% | 23.6% |
| West St. Paul | 21,382 | 64.4% | 42.8% |
| South St. Paul | 20,611 | 77.1% | 30.3% |
| Mendota Heights | 11,612 | 44.1% | 21.3% |
| Empire | 3,092 | 35.7% | 5.7% |
| Ravenna Township | 2,092 | 57.4% | 0.6% |
| Castle Rock Township | 1,502 | 53.3% | 5.1% |
| Vermillion Township | 1,396 | 46.6% | 12.5% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Dakota County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County | 45 | 7.9 | +0.0 |
| Wright County | 45 | 7.8 | −0.1 |
| Sherburne County | 30 | 8.1 | +0.1 |
| Hennepin County | 437 | 7.6 | −0.3 |
| Roseau County | 6 | 8.3 | +0.4 |
| Anoka County | 106 | 7.5 | −0.5 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in Minnesota
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 Dakota County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Dakota County?
The Census Bureau counts 142 janitorial service businesses with employees in Dakota County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Dakota County?
Pay is published by state: across Minnesota, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $38,320 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Dakota County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Dakota 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 Minnesota (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dakota County, Minnesota
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