Janitors and cleaners in Essex County, New York
Essex County, New York has 3 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 2 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.4 across New York.
Essex County ranks 57 of 58 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $80,500 per employee a year.
Across New York, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $39,920 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 2
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.2
Janitors and cleaners in Essex County: businesses and jobs
| Essex County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 3,762 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 2 | 76,457 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $161,000 | $3,014,392,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.2 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Essex County
| Essex County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.8% (±0.6 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 22.7% (±1.9 points) | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 25,484 (±84) | 8,585,241 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.8% (±0.6 points) in Essex County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 0.7% (±0.3 points) in Essex County, lower than across New York (4.4%).
Households that rent: 22.7% (±1.9 points) in Essex County, lower than across New York (45.7%).
Places in Essex County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of North Elba | 7,540 | 54.0% | 39.2% |
| Town of Ticonderoga | 4,705 | 71.5% | 31.6% |
| Town of Moriah | 4,483 | 73.3% | 19.1% |
| Ticonderoga (community) | 3,260 | 74.1% | 36.5% |
| Town of Chesterfield | 2,492 | 60.5% | 21.1% |
| Town of Jay | 2,354 | 56.3% | 11.6% |
| Village of Lake Placid | 2,306 | 60.2% | 53.8% |
| Town of Crown Point | 1,984 | 58.1% | 5.7% |
| Town of Willsboro | 1,903 | 73.0% | 15.5% |
| Town of Schroon | 1,897 | 58.7% | 12.9% |
| Town of St. Armand | 1,555 | 63.5% | 23.3% |
| Town of Westport | 1,550 | 67.9% | 17.3% |
| Port Henry | 1,410 | 90.4% | 32.6% |
| Town of Wilmington | 1,251 | 51.6% | 20.0% |
| Mineville | 1,206 | 52.0% | 2.2% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Essex County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herkimer County | 4 | 1.2 | +0.1 |
| Sullivan County | 7 | 1.4 | +0.2 |
| Cattaraugus County | 6 | 1.5 | +0.3 |
| Chenango County | 4 | 1.6 | +0.4 |
| Orleans County | 3 | 1.6 | +0.5 |
| Steuben County | 8 | 1.7 | +0.5 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in New York
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 Essex County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Essex County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 janitorial service businesses with employees in Essex County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Essex County?
Pay is published by state: across New York, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $39,920 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Essex County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Essex 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 New York (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Essex County, New York
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