Janitors and cleaners in Washington County, Oregon
Washington County, Oregon has 289 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 2,276 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 11.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.7 across Oregon.
Washington County ranks 1 of 26 counties in Oregon for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $35,362 per employee a year.
Across Oregon, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $37,550 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 289
- Their employees
- 2,276
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 11.9
Janitors and cleaners in Washington County: businesses and jobs
| Washington County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 289 | 1,248 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 2,276 | 10,897 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $80,485,000 | $332,897,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 11.9 | 6.7 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Washington County
| Washington County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 11.3% (±0.6 points) | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 6.1% (±0.4 points) | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 39.2% (±0.8 points) | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 243,278 (±186) | 1,857,992 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 11.3% (±0.6 points) in Washington County, higher than across Oregon (9.6%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 6.1% (±0.4 points) in Washington County, higher than across Oregon (3.7%).
Households that rent: 39.2% (±0.8 points) in Washington County, higher than across Oregon (36.7%).
Places in Washington County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 108,231 | 24.4% | 49.8% |
| Beaverton | 97,812 | 37.6% | 49.5% |
| Tigard | 56,011 | 34.5% | 38.3% |
| Aloha | 52,389 | 43.5% | 32.9% |
| Bethany | 33,106 | 4.0% | 33.6% |
| Tualatin | 27,763 | 26.1% | 44.9% |
| Forest Grove | 26,529 | 48.1% | 35.9% |
| Sherwood | 20,307 | 16.8% | 27.7% |
| Cedar Mill | 19,471 | 35.5% | 22.9% |
| Cornelius | 14,255 | 31.9% | 25.7% |
| Oak Hills | 11,131 | 27.0% | 38.3% |
| Bull Mountain | 9,865 | 15.3% | 16.7% |
| Rockcreek | 9,223 | 61.5% | 33.1% |
| Cedar Hills | 8,388 | 87.3% | 33.8% |
| West Haven-Sylvan | 7,674 | 40.4% | 40.5% |
Counties in Oregon with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Washington County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River County | 12 | 11.7 | −0.2 |
| Deschutes County | 99 | 10.0 | −1.9 |
| Crook County | 10 | 8.5 | −3.4 |
| Yamhill County | 32 | 7.8 | −4.1 |
| Marion County | 101 | 7.6 | −4.2 |
| Jackson County | 69 | 7.0 | −4.8 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in Oregon
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 Washington County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Washington County?
The Census Bureau counts 289 janitorial service businesses with employees in Washington County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Washington County?
Pay is published by state: across Oregon, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $37,550 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Washington County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Oregon, and a city or county in Washington 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 Oregon (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington County, Oregon
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