Janitors and cleaners in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Columbia County, Pennsylvania has 5 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 90 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.2 across Pennsylvania.
Columbia County ranks 54 of 60 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $15,156 per employee a year.
Across Pennsylvania, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $35,670 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 90
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.7
Janitors and cleaners in Columbia County: businesses and jobs
| Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 2,456 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 90 | 41,054 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $1,364,000 | $1,181,597,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.7 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Columbia County
| Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 4.3% (±0.8 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 1.4% (±0.5 points) | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 30.5% (±1.7 points) | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 29,824 (±70) | 5,806,452 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 4.3% (±0.8 points) in Columbia County, lower than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 1.4% (±0.5 points) in Columbia County, lower than across Pennsylvania (2.6%).
Places in Columbia County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg | 13,024 | 72.8% | 64.6% |
| Berwick | 10,317 | 86.4% | 39.7% |
| Scott Township (Columbia County) | 5,583 | 59.6% | 25.3% |
| Briar Creek Township | 3,000 | 64.9% | 14.1% |
| Hemlock Township | 2,396 | 42.4% | 13.9% |
| Mifflin Township (Columbia County) | 2,149 | 69.5% | 15.8% |
| South Centre Township | 1,968 | 58.3% | 29.5% |
| North Centre Township | 1,866 | 55.2% | 5.4% |
| Greenwood Township (Columbia County) | 1,846 | 65.5% | 19.6% |
| Madison Township (Columbia County) | 1,783 | 51.7% | 13.9% |
| Espy | 1,624 | 76.0% | 26.0% |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Columbia County) | 1,605 | 56.5% | 16.6% |
| Catawissa | 1,536 | 90.3% | 43.0% |
| Main Township | 1,410 | 59.2% | 17.6% |
| Fishing Creek Township | 1,361 | 56.4% | 11.1% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Columbia County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland County | 7 | 1.6 | −0.1 |
| Clinton County | 3 | 1.6 | −0.1 |
| McKean County | 3 | 1.5 | −0.1 |
| Pike County | 6 | 1.5 | −0.2 |
| Armstrong County | 6 | 1.9 | +0.2 |
| Susquehanna County | 4 | 1.9 | +0.2 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in Pennsylvania
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 Columbia County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Columbia County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 janitorial service businesses with employees in Columbia County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Columbia County?
Pay is published by state: across Pennsylvania, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $35,670 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Columbia County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Columbia 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 Pennsylvania (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia County, Pennsylvania
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