Janitors and cleaners in Newport County, Rhode Island
Newport County, Rhode Island has 17 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 80 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.9 across Rhode Island.
Newport County ranks 3 of 5 counties in Rhode Island for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $28,325 per employee a year.
Across Rhode Island, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $36,380 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 17
- Their employees
- 80
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.9
Janitors and cleaners in Newport County: businesses and jobs
| Newport County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 17 | 286 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 80 | 3,845 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $2,266,000 | $118,360,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.9 | 5.9 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Newport County
| Newport County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 6.2% (±0.9 points) | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 2.1% (±0.5 points) | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 32.1% (±1.7 points) | 36.4% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 43,663 (±40) | 485,932 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 6.2% (±0.9 points) in Newport County, lower than across Rhode Island (9.1%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 2.1% (±0.5 points) in Newport County, lower than across Rhode Island (3.4%).
Households that rent: 32.1% (±1.7 points) in Newport County, lower than across Rhode Island (36.4%).
Places in Newport County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 24,874 | 84.7% | 50.2% |
| Portsmouth | 17,644 | 61.6% | 19.3% |
| Middletown | 16,832 | 64.3% | 42.1% |
| Tiverton | 16,189 | 59.0% | 19.3% |
| Newport East | 11,069 | 68.2% | 48.1% |
| Tiverton (community) | 8,091 | 76.9% | 27.4% |
| Jamestown | 5,534 | 57.3% | 14.2% |
| Little Compton | 3,584 | 56.9% | 6.2% |
| Melville | 1,631 | 61.4% | 95.4% |
Counties in Rhode Island with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Newport County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 22 | 3.3 | −0.6 |
| Bristol County | 6 | 2.8 | −1.1 |
| Kent County | 41 | 5.4 | +1.5 |
| Providence County | 197 | 7.1 | +3.2 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in Rhode Island
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 Newport County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Newport County?
The Census Bureau counts 17 janitorial service businesses with employees in Newport County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Newport County?
Pay is published by state: across Rhode Island, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $36,380 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Newport County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Rhode Island, and a city or county in Newport 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 Rhode Island (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport County, Rhode Island
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