Janitors and cleaners in Norfolk city, Virginia
Norfolk city, Virginia has 41 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 451 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.8 across Virginia.
Norfolk city ranks 65 of 92 counties in Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $19,197 per employee a year.
Across Virginia, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $33,970 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 41
- Their employees
- 451
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.0
Janitors and cleaners in Norfolk city: businesses and jobs
| Norfolk city | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 41 | 2,136 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 451 | 38,660 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $8,658,000 | $1,048,255,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.0 | 5.8 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Norfolk city
| Norfolk city | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 13.1% (±0.8 points) | 8.9% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 6.4% (±0.7 points) | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 53.7% (±1.4 points) | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 103,524 (±282) | 3,684,756 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 13.1% (±0.8 points) in Norfolk city, higher than across Virginia (8.9%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 6.4% (±0.7 points) in Norfolk city, higher than across Virginia (5.2%).
Households that rent: 53.7% (±1.4 points) in Norfolk city, higher than across Virginia (32.7%).
Places in Norfolk city
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 233,596 | 67.5% | 53.7% |
Counties in Virginia with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Norfolk city, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond city | 45 | 3.9 | −0.0 |
| Nelson County | 4 | 4.0 | +0.0 |
| Appomattox County | 3 | 4.0 | +0.1 |
| Staunton city | 5 | 4.0 | +0.1 |
| Gloucester County | 7 | 4.0 | +0.1 |
| Hanover County | 17 | 3.8 | −0.1 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in Virginia
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 Norfolk city
How many janitorial service businesses are in Norfolk city?
The Census Bureau counts 41 janitorial service businesses with employees in Norfolk city (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Norfolk city?
Pay is published by state: across Virginia, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $33,970 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Norfolk city?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Virginia, and a city or county in Norfolk city 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 Virginia (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norfolk city, Virginia
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