Janitors and cleaners in Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake County, Utah has 371 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 4,805 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 8.4 across Utah.
Salt Lake County ranks 8 of 21 counties in Utah for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $36,754 per employee a year.
Across Utah, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $30,390 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 371
- Their employees
- 4,805
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.3
Janitors and cleaners in Salt Lake County: businesses and jobs
| Salt Lake County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 371 | 1,032 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 4,805 | 10,912 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $176,602,000 | $333,805,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.3 | 8.4 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Salt Lake County
| Salt Lake County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 8.6% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 5.0% (±0.3 points) | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 33.9% (±0.7 points) | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 449,662 (±178) | 1,223,468 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 14.1% (±0.4 points) in Salt Lake County, higher than across Utah (8.6%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 5.0% (±0.3 points) in Salt Lake County, higher than across Utah (4.1%).
Households that rent: 33.9% (±0.7 points) in Salt Lake County, higher than across Utah (29.8%).
Places in Salt Lake County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 208,007 | 65.4% | 54.2% |
| West Valley City | 138,437 | 42.3% | 27.9% |
| West Jordan | 116,692 | 19.2% | 22.8% |
| Sandy | 94,291 | 42.1% | 24.8% |
| South Jordan | 82,686 | 8.7% | 18.6% |
| Millcreek | 63,648 | 62.2% | 38.6% |
| Herriman | 59,346 | 3.7% | 21.4% |
| Taylorsville | 58,678 | 45.8% | 28.8% |
| Draper | 50,278 | 5.0% | 31.4% |
| Murray | 50,188 | 54.2% | 35.3% |
| Riverton | 45,457 | 12.3% | 15.1% |
| Kearns metro Township | 37,696 | 58.0% | 16.2% |
| Midvale | 35,989 | 40.3% | 56.6% |
| Cottonwood Heights | 32,828 | 56.7% | 27.6% |
| Holladay | 31,099 | 68.8% | 21.3% |
Counties in Utah with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Salt Lake County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron County | 19 | 8.1 | −0.2 |
| Millard County | 4 | 7.9 | −0.3 |
| Weber County | 78 | 7.8 | −0.5 |
| Utah County | 185 | 8.8 | +0.5 |
| Rich County | 3 | 8.9 | +0.6 |
| Grand County | 4 | 7.4 | −0.9 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in Utah
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 Salt Lake County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Salt Lake County?
The Census Bureau counts 371 janitorial service businesses with employees in Salt Lake County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Salt Lake County?
Pay is published by state: across Utah, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $30,390 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Salt Lake County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Utah, and a city or county in Salt Lake 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 Utah (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salt Lake County, Utah
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