Janitors and cleaners in Galveston County, Texas
Galveston County, Texas has 50 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 622 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.2 across Texas.
Galveston County ranks 52 of 98 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $33,135 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
- 50
- Their employees
- 622
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.1
Janitors and cleaners in Galveston County: businesses and jobs
| Galveston County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 50 | 3,858 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 622 | 82,256 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $20,610,000 | $2,522,161,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.1 | 3.2 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Galveston County
| Galveston County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 9.5% (±0.5 points) | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 5.2% (±0.5 points) | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 32.4% (±0.9 points) | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 161,868 (±113) | 12,128,515 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 9.5% (±0.5 points) in Galveston County, lower than across Texas (10.9%).
Households that rent: 32.4% (±0.9 points) in Galveston County, lower than across Texas (37.4%).
Places in Galveston County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| League City | 116,215 | 14.0% | 25.3% |
| Texas City | 55,364 | 44.5% | 43.5% |
| Galveston | 53,424 | 61.1% | 53.8% |
| Friendswood | 41,030 | 30.0% | 22.8% |
| Dickinson | 21,753 | 42.1% | 28.2% |
| La Marque | 19,268 | 53.5% | 31.3% |
| Santa Fe | 12,901 | 33.5% | 18.7% |
| Bacliff | 9,541 | 33.0% | 38.2% |
| Hitchcock | 7,563 | 45.1% | 32.0% |
| San Leon | 6,458 | 15.8% | 12.2% |
| Bolivar Peninsula | 2,951 | 22.3% | 4.6% |
| Kemah | 2,168 | 26.6% | 46.3% |
| Bayou Vista | 1,754 | 52.9% | 10.7% |
| Tiki Island | 1,210 | 9.4% | 4.5% |
| Clear Lake Shores | 1,140 | 22.4% | 24.0% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Galveston County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nacogdoches County | 9 | 3.1 | −0.0 |
| Hood County | 9 | 3.1 | +0.0 |
| Wilson County | 6 | 3.1 | −0.0 |
| Hill County | 5 | 3.0 | −0.0 |
| Victoria County | 12 | 3.0 | −0.0 |
| Harris County | 580 | 3.0 | −0.1 |
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 Galveston County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Galveston County?
The Census Bureau counts 50 janitorial service businesses with employees in Galveston County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Galveston 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 Galveston County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Galveston 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 — Galveston County, Texas
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