Janitors and cleaners in Lorain County, Ohio
Lorain County, Ohio has 51 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 479 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.7 across Ohio.
Lorain County ranks 24 of 65 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $25,971 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
- 51
- Their employees
- 479
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.7
Janitors and cleaners in Lorain County: businesses and jobs
| Lorain County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 51 | 1,960 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 479 | 35,142 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $12,440,000 | $917,283,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Lorain County
| Lorain County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.2% (±0.4 points) | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 3.6% (±0.5 points) | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 26.0% (±0.9 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 136,548 (±129) | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.2% (±0.4 points) in Lorain County, lower than across Ohio (6.5%).
Households that rent: 26.0% (±0.9 points) in Lorain County, lower than across Ohio (32.8%).
Places in Lorain County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain | 65,395 | 79.7% | 42.9% |
| Elyria | 53,035 | 75.2% | 40.0% |
| North Ridgeville | 36,627 | 39.6% | 10.2% |
| Avon Lake | 25,752 | 39.0% | 16.9% |
| Avon | 25,317 | 18.1% | 11.7% |
| Amherst | 12,906 | 59.4% | 11.8% |
| Sheffield Lake | 8,966 | 81.1% | 31.9% |
| Oberlin | 8,329 | 64.8% | 41.8% |
| Columbia Township (Lorain County) | 8,017 | 50.4% | 6.8% |
| Brownhelm Township | 8,010 | 58.9% | 16.5% |
| Carlisle Township | 7,115 | 71.6% | 10.8% |
| LaGrange Township | 6,825 | 47.0% | 16.7% |
| Amherst Township | 6,522 | 58.5% | 12.9% |
| Wellington Township | 6,195 | 57.4% | 31.2% |
| Eaton Township | 5,921 | 60.7% | 4.5% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lorain County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stark County | 64 | 3.8 | +0.1 |
| Lake County | 41 | 3.9 | +0.1 |
| Butler County | 60 | 3.9 | +0.1 |
| Erie County | 15 | 3.9 | +0.2 |
| Jefferson County | 11 | 3.5 | −0.2 |
| Holmes County | 5 | 3.4 | −0.3 |
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 Lorain County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Lorain County?
The Census Bureau counts 51 janitorial service businesses with employees in Lorain County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Lorain 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 Lorain County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Lorain 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 — Lorain County, Ohio
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