Janitors and cleaners in Cameron County, Texas
Cameron County, Texas has 28 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 184 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.2 across Texas.
Cameron County ranks 87 of 98 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $16,185 per employee a year.
Across Texas, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $31,230 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 28
- Their employees
- 184
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.8
Janitors and cleaners in Cameron County: businesses and jobs
| Cameron County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 28 | 3,858 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 184 | 82,256 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $2,978,000 | $2,522,161,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.8 | 3.2 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Cameron County
| Cameron County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 8.3% (±0.6 points) | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 2.4% (±0.3 points) | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 34.8% (±1.0 points) | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 159,679 (±95) | 12,128,515 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 8.3% (±0.6 points) in Cameron County, lower than across Texas (10.9%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 2.4% (±0.3 points) in Cameron County, lower than across Texas (5.5%).
Households that rent: 34.8% (±1.0 points) in Cameron County, lower than across Texas (37.4%).
Places in Cameron County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | 189,177 | 29.5% | 38.3% |
| Harlingen | 72,087 | 36.2% | 43.9% |
| San Benito | 24,709 | 39.5% | 34.0% |
| Los Fresnos | 8,291 | 27.2% | 38.0% |
| La Feria | 6,891 | 28.6% | 29.2% |
| Cameron Park | 5,955 | 36.4% | 40.9% |
| Primera | 5,344 | 19.9% | 24.5% |
| Port Isabel | 5,111 | 46.7% | 40.0% |
| Laureles | 4,224 | 26.4% | 18.6% |
| Laguna Vista | 3,673 | 10.7% | 15.6% |
| Santa Rosa | 3,215 | 35.6% | 49.2% |
| Combes | 3,178 | 25.5% | 11.3% |
| South Padre Island | 2,891 | 34.0% | 30.2% |
| Rancho Viejo | 2,849 | 36.3% | 34.3% |
| La Paloma | 2,797 | 21.2% | 16.0% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cameron County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coryell County | 5 | 1.7 | −0.1 |
| Wise County | 5 | 1.8 | +0.1 |
| Cooke County | 3 | 1.7 | −0.1 |
| Walker County | 5 | 1.6 | −0.1 |
| Ellis County | 12 | 1.6 | −0.2 |
| Van Zandt County | 5 | 1.9 | +0.2 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in Texas
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 Cameron County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Cameron County?
The Census Bureau counts 28 janitorial service businesses with employees in Cameron County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Cameron County?
Pay is published by state: across Texas, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $31,230 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Cameron County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Cameron 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 Texas (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cameron County, Texas
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Figures last updated on .