Janitors and cleaners in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Otter Tail County, Minnesota has 9 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 125 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.5 across Minnesota.
Otter Tail County ranks 43 of 49 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $30,936 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
- 9
- Their employees
- 125
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.5
Janitors and cleaners in Otter Tail County: businesses and jobs
| Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 9 | 1,391 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 125 | 16,329 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $3,867,000 | $501,615,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.5 | 5.5 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Otter Tail County
| Otter Tail County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.1% (±0.8 points) | 14.0% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 2.2% (±0.6 points) | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 20.5% (±1.5 points) | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 36,698 (±91) | 2,545,030 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.1% (±0.8 points) in Otter Tail County, lower than across Minnesota (14.0%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 2.2% (±0.6 points) in Otter Tail County, lower than across Minnesota (3.2%).
Households that rent: 20.5% (±1.5 points) in Otter Tail County, lower than across Minnesota (27.8%).
Places in Otter Tail County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus Falls | 14,181 | 58.7% | 35.9% |
| Perham | 3,627 | 51.8% | 47.4% |
| Pelican Rapids | 2,586 | 59.8% | 36.1% |
| Aurdal Township | 1,586 | 36.7% | 0.5% |
| New York Mills | 1,371 | 56.1% | 41.4% |
| Perham Township | 1,115 | 48.1% | 4.9% |
| Parkers Prairie | 980 | 68.5% | 25.9% |
| Rush Lake Township | 940 | 43.0% | 9.8% |
| Dunn Township | 929 | 40.8% | 4.4% |
| Dane Prairie Township | 912 | 61.2% | 1.3% |
| Elizabeth Township | 894 | 36.7% | 10.1% |
| Edna Township | 869 | 38.7% | 8.6% |
| Henning | 860 | 60.7% | 40.9% |
| Fergus Falls Township | 860 | 60.0% | 15.3% |
| Lida Township | 827 | 41.2% | 5.0% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Otter Tail County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | 26 | 2.5 | +0.0 |
| Mille Lacs County | 3 | 2.3 | −0.2 |
| Benton County | 4 | 2.3 | −0.2 |
| Nicollet County | 3 | 2.2 | −0.2 |
| Winona County | 6 | 2.7 | +0.3 |
| Freeborn County | 3 | 2.1 | −0.3 |
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 Otter Tail County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Otter Tail County?
The Census Bureau counts 9 janitorial service businesses with employees in Otter Tail County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Otter Tail 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 Otter Tail County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Otter Tail 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 — Otter Tail County, Minnesota
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