Janitors and cleaners in Dallas County, Texas
Dallas County, Texas has 418 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 11,703 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.2 across Texas.
Dallas County ranks 30 of 98 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $30,160 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
- 418
- Their employees
- 11,703
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.9
Janitors and cleaners in Dallas County: businesses and jobs
| Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 418 | 3,858 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 11,703 | 82,256 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $352,964,000 | $2,522,161,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.9 | 3.2 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Dallas County
| Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 21.4% (±0.3 points) | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 8.6% (±0.3 points) | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 49.2% (±0.4 points) | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 1,064,965 (±429) | 12,128,515 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 21.4% (±0.3 points) in Dallas County, higher than across Texas (10.9%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 8.6% (±0.3 points) in Dallas County, higher than across Texas (5.5%).
Households that rent: 49.2% (±0.4 points) in Dallas County, higher than across Texas (37.4%).
Places in Dallas County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1,307,930 | 48.0% | 57.6% |
| Irving | 256,492 | 35.8% | 61.9% |
| Garland | 246,844 | 54.9% | 38.4% |
| Grand Prairie | 201,883 | 30.9% | 41.3% |
| Mesquite | 149,299 | 40.6% | 37.2% |
| Richardson | 118,731 | 44.0% | 49.3% |
| Rowlett | 65,463 | 10.3% | 24.8% |
| DeSoto | 56,211 | 21.0% | 30.4% |
| Cedar Hill | 48,879 | 12.7% | 28.6% |
| Coppell | 42,154 | 6.7% | 31.2% |
| Lancaster | 40,820 | 31.0% | 31.9% |
| Duncanville | 39,683 | 58.1% | 34.0% |
| Farmers Branch | 36,645 | 38.7% | 57.6% |
| Sachse | 30,491 | 6.0% | 15.3% |
| Balch Springs | 27,255 | 36.9% | 35.3% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Dallas County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazos County | 39 | 3.9 | −0.1 |
| Lubbock County | 56 | 4.0 | +0.1 |
| Gregg County | 22 | 4.1 | +0.2 |
| Hays County | 43 | 4.1 | +0.2 |
| Smith County | 41 | 4.1 | +0.2 |
| Titus County | 5 | 4.1 | +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 Dallas County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Dallas County?
The Census Bureau counts 418 janitorial service businesses with employees in Dallas County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Dallas 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 Dallas County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Dallas 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 — Dallas County, Texas
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Figures last updated on .