Janitors and cleaners in Knox County, Ohio
Knox County, Ohio has 5 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 31 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.7 across Ohio.
Knox County ranks 57 of 65 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $21,258 per employee a year.
Across Ohio, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $34,710 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 31
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.9
Janitors and cleaners in Knox County: businesses and jobs
| Knox County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 1,960 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 31 | 35,142 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $659,000 | $917,283,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.9 | 3.7 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Knox County
| Knox County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.0% (±0.4 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 24.5% (±2.1 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 26,078 (±54) | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.0% (±0.4 points) in Knox County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 0.2% (±0.2 points) in Knox County, lower than across Ohio (3.9%).
Households that rent: 24.5% (±2.1 points) in Knox County, lower than across Ohio (32.8%).
Places in Knox County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 17,052 | 78.1% | 44.9% |
| Howard Township | 6,011 | 23.3% | 5.2% |
| Apple Valley | 5,548 | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| Hilliar Township | 3,845 | 52.8% | 17.0% |
| Morris Township | 3,002 | 56.8% | 18.0% |
| Clinton Township (Knox County) | 2,847 | 71.8% | 26.8% |
| Fredericktown | 2,652 | 80.9% | 27.6% |
| Union Township (Knox County) | 2,617 | 64.4% | 18.2% |
| College Township | 2,530 | 69.4% | 24.5% |
| Gambier | 2,126 | 69.9% | 31.8% |
| Monroe Township (Knox County) | 2,033 | 43.5% | 14.6% |
| Pike Township (Knox County) | 2,009 | 52.1% | 22.8% |
| Liberty Township (Knox County) | 1,955 | 41.7% | 7.5% |
| Pleasant Township (Knox County) | 1,896 | 53.4% | 11.7% |
| Berlin Township (Knox County) | 1,843 | 58.6% | 8.7% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Knox County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 12 | 2.0 | +0.0 |
| Auglaize County | 4 | 2.0 | +0.1 |
| Marion County | 5 | 1.8 | −0.1 |
| Scioto County | 6 | 1.8 | −0.1 |
| Defiance County | 3 | 1.8 | −0.1 |
| Trumbull County | 17 | 1.8 | −0.1 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in Ohio
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 Knox County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Knox County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 janitorial service businesses with employees in Knox County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Knox County?
Pay is published by state: across Ohio, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $34,710 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Knox County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Knox 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 Ohio (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox County, Ohio
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