Janitors and cleaners in McDowell County, North Carolina
McDowell County, North Carolina has 13 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 55 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.7 across North Carolina.
McDowell County ranks 9 of 74 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $31,218 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $32,630 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 13
- Their employees
- 55
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.0
Janitors and cleaners in McDowell County: businesses and jobs
| McDowell County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 13 | 2,277 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 55 | 31,655 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $1,717,000 | $834,266,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.0 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in McDowell County
| McDowell County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 24.4% (±2.6 points) | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 21,575 (±70) | 4,895,668 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.1% (±0.7 points) in McDowell County, lower than across North Carolina (6.0%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 0.4% (±0.3 points) in McDowell County, lower than across North Carolina (4.2%).
Households that rent: 24.4% (±2.6 points) in McDowell County, lower than across North Carolina (33.4%).
Places in McDowell County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 7,579 | 62.5% | 48.7% |
| Nebo | 1,670 | 27.8% | 25.1% |
| West Marion | 1,066 | 41.4% | 36.7% |
| Old Fort | 555 | 66.9% | 51.7% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from McDowell County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iredell County | 51 | 6.1 | +0.0 |
| Buncombe County | 82 | 6.1 | +0.1 |
| Currituck County | 10 | 5.9 | −0.2 |
| Guilford County | 148 | 6.2 | +0.2 |
| Durham County | 89 | 5.8 | −0.2 |
| New Hanover County | 75 | 6.2 | +0.2 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in North Carolina
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 McDowell County
How many janitorial service businesses are in McDowell County?
The Census Bureau counts 13 janitorial service businesses with employees in McDowell County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in McDowell County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $32,630 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in McDowell County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in McDowell 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 North Carolina (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McDowell County, North Carolina
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