Janitors and cleaners in St. Louis County, Minnesota
St. Louis County, Minnesota has 26 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 469 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.5 across Minnesota.
St. Louis County ranks 42 of 49 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $27,409 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
- 26
- Their employees
- 469
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.5
Janitors and cleaners in St. Louis County: businesses and jobs
| St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 26 | 1,391 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 469 | 16,329 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $12,855,000 | $501,615,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.5 | 5.5 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in St. Louis County
| St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 9.4% (±0.6 points) | 14.0% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 2.0% (±0.3 points) | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 28.8% (±1.0 points) | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 104,263 (±116) | 2,545,030 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 9.4% (±0.6 points) in St. Louis County, lower than across Minnesota (14.0%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 2.0% (±0.3 points) in St. Louis County, lower than across Minnesota (3.2%).
Places in St. Louis County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | 87,093 | 77.8% | 40.6% |
| Hibbing | 16,057 | 78.9% | 28.9% |
| Hermantown | 10,218 | 38.5% | 26.9% |
| Virginia | 8,332 | 83.1% | 40.7% |
| Chisholm | 4,712 | 92.3% | 27.8% |
| Rice Lake | 4,153 | 61.1% | 9.7% |
| Eveleth | 3,448 | 91.2% | 33.2% |
| Ely | 3,240 | 83.5% | 36.6% |
| White Township | 3,109 | 85.8% | 12.5% |
| Proctor | 3,100 | 67.2% | 22.7% |
| Mountain Iron | 2,860 | 73.0% | 30.1% |
| Grand Lake Township | 2,715 | 52.8% | 18.4% |
| Canosia Township | 2,305 | 44.1% | 12.8% |
| Lakewood Township | 2,248 | 42.5% | 2.2% |
| Duluth Township | 2,158 | 46.3% | 8.3% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from St. Louis County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail County | 9 | 2.5 | −0.0 |
| Mille Lacs County | 3 | 2.3 | −0.2 |
| Benton County | 4 | 2.3 | −0.2 |
| Winona County | 6 | 2.7 | +0.3 |
| Nicollet County | 3 | 2.2 | −0.3 |
| Meeker County | 3 | 2.8 | +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 St. Louis County
How many janitorial service businesses are in St. Louis County?
The Census Bureau counts 26 janitorial service businesses with employees in St. Louis County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in St. Louis 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 St. Louis County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in St. Louis 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 — St. Louis County, Minnesota
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