Janitors and cleaners in Whatcom County, Washington
Whatcom County, Washington has 85 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 530 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.6 across Washington.
Whatcom County ranks 5 of 32 counties in Washington for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $35,975 per employee a year.
Across Washington, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $43,720 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 85
- Their employees
- 530
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.2
Janitors and cleaners in Whatcom County: businesses and jobs
| Whatcom County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 85 | 2,166 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 530 | 18,746 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $19,067,000 | $680,623,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.2 | 6.6 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Whatcom County
| Whatcom County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.2% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 5.8% (±0.6 points) | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 36.3% (±1.2 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 103,520 (±83) | 3,306,620 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.2% (±0.6 points) in Whatcom County, lower than across Washington (13.0%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 5.8% (±0.6 points) in Whatcom County, higher than across Washington (4.9%).
Places in Whatcom County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | 93,438 | 42.8% | 55.4% |
| Lynden | 16,234 | 28.6% | 33.8% |
| Ferndale | 15,999 | 26.8% | 32.4% |
| Birch Bay | 10,837 | 36.9% | 17.9% |
| Blaine | 6,100 | 34.7% | 28.9% |
| Sudden Valley | 6,084 | 36.4% | 7.2% |
| Marietta-Alderwood | 3,754 | 50.2% | 42.4% |
| Everson | 3,040 | 34.8% | 37.3% |
| Peaceful Valley | 2,858 | 31.4% | 30.0% |
| Geneva | 2,073 | 48.2% | 7.7% |
| Nooksack | 1,794 | 24.1% | 14.4% |
| Sumas | 1,512 | 39.8% | 32.8% |
| Point Roberts | 1,288 | 50.5% | 13.7% |
Counties in Washington with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Whatcom County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snohomish County | 271 | 8.2 | −0.0 |
| Cowlitz County | 39 | 8.4 | +0.2 |
| Kittitas County | 21 | 8.5 | +0.3 |
| Douglas County | 14 | 7.8 | −0.4 |
| Spokane County | 179 | 7.7 | −0.5 |
| Benton County | 62 | 7.5 | −0.8 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in Washington
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 Whatcom County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Whatcom County?
The Census Bureau counts 85 janitorial service businesses with employees in Whatcom County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Whatcom County?
Pay is published by state: across Washington, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $43,720 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Whatcom County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Washington, and a city or county in Whatcom 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 Washington (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whatcom County, Washington
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