Janitors and cleaners in Wake County, North Carolina
Wake County, North Carolina has 343 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 3,992 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.7 across North Carolina.
Wake County ranks 4 of 74 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $26,236 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
- 343
- Their employees
- 3,992
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.9
Janitors and cleaners in Wake County: businesses and jobs
| Wake County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 343 | 2,277 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 3,992 | 31,655 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $104,733,000 | $834,266,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.9 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Wake County
| Wake County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 11.9% (±0.4 points) | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 7.1% (±0.4 points) | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 35.9% (±0.7 points) | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 496,047 (±204) | 4,895,668 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 11.9% (±0.4 points) in Wake County, higher than across North Carolina (6.0%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 7.1% (±0.4 points) in Wake County, higher than across North Carolina (4.2%).
Households that rent: 35.9% (±0.7 points) in Wake County, higher than across North Carolina (33.4%).
Places in Wake County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 481,031 | 23.0% | 49.3% |
| Cary | 179,306 | 12.0% | 33.4% |
| Apex | 70,630 | 3.9% | 23.5% |
| Wake Forest | 52,844 | 8.4% | 26.0% |
| Holly Springs | 45,248 | 3.4% | 19.4% |
| Fuquay-Varina | 40,485 | 7.1% | 25.8% |
| Garner | 34,473 | 28.4% | 36.8% |
| Morrisville | 31,422 | 2.7% | 54.6% |
| Knightdale | 20,214 | 6.1% | 35.3% |
| Wendell | 13,064 | 22.5% | 21.8% |
| Rolesville | 10,766 | 4.8% | 7.5% |
| Zebulon | 8,711 | 24.4% | 37.3% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Wake County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County | 358 | 7.1 | +0.2 |
| Union County | 67 | 7.5 | +0.6 |
| New Hanover County | 75 | 6.2 | −0.7 |
| Guilford County | 148 | 6.2 | −0.7 |
| Buncombe County | 82 | 6.1 | −0.8 |
| Iredell County | 51 | 6.1 | −0.9 |
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 Wake County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Wake County?
The Census Bureau counts 343 janitorial service businesses with employees in Wake County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Wake 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 Wake County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Wake 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 — Wake County, North Carolina
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