Janitors and cleaners in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Erie County, Pennsylvania has 42 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 692 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.2 across Pennsylvania.
Erie County ranks 26 of 60 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $21,158 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
- 42
- Their employees
- 692
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.5
Janitors and cleaners in Erie County: businesses and jobs
| Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 42 | 2,456 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 692 | 41,054 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $14,641,000 | $1,181,597,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Erie County
| Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.4% (±0.5 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 2.3% (±0.3 points) | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 31.9% (±1.0 points) | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 120,111 (±136) | 5,806,452 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.4% (±0.5 points) in Erie County, lower than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Households that rent: 31.9% (±1.0 points) in Erie County, higher than across Pennsylvania (30.7%).
Places in Erie County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie | 93,850 | 88.7% | 45.9% |
| Millcreek Township (Erie County) | 53,472 | 57.4% | 32.1% |
| Harborcreek Township | 16,671 | 58.6% | 17.0% |
| Fairview Township (Erie County) | 11,247 | 64.2% | 12.8% |
| Northwest Harborcreek | 8,753 | 57.8% | 15.4% |
| Summit Township (Erie County) | 7,314 | 35.4% | 20.8% |
| North East Township | 6,484 | 64.4% | 11.1% |
| Corry | 6,116 | 83.1% | 33.7% |
| Edinboro | 5,440 | 62.1% | 58.0% |
| Girard Township (Erie County) | 4,828 | 51.0% | 10.4% |
| Greene Township (Erie County) | 4,456 | 70.9% | 10.5% |
| McKean Township | 4,382 | 46.3% | 6.4% |
| Washington Township (Erie County) | 4,380 | 39.8% | 12.4% |
| Conneaut Township (Erie County) | 4,072 | 61.0% | 7.5% |
| North East | 4,054 | 85.7% | 47.2% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Erie County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford County | 10 | 3.4 | −0.1 |
| Mercer County | 17 | 3.3 | −0.2 |
| Montour County | 3 | 3.7 | +0.2 |
| Juniata County | 4 | 3.8 | +0.3 |
| Lebanon County | 19 | 3.2 | −0.3 |
| Franklin County | 21 | 3.1 | −0.4 |
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 Erie County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Erie County?
The Census Bureau counts 42 janitorial service businesses with employees in Erie County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Erie 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 Erie County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Erie 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 — Erie County, Pennsylvania
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