Janitors and cleaners in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin has 238 janitorial service businesses with employees, employing 3,526 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.6 across Wisconsin.
Milwaukee County ranks 9 of 54 counties in Wisconsin for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $27,444 per employee a year.
Across Wisconsin, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $35,850 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 238
- Their employees
- 3,526
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.6
Janitors and cleaners in Milwaukee County: businesses and jobs
| Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 238 | 1,267 | 67,799 |
| Their employees | 3,526 | 19,387 | 1,088,193 |
| Annual payroll | $96,766,000 | $496,470,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
The homes behind the work in Milwaukee County
| Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 17.1% (±0.4 points) | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 4.2% (±0.3 points) | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 50.1% (±0.7 points) | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 426,715 (±391) | 2,778,572 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 17.1% (±0.4 points) in Milwaukee County, higher than across Wisconsin (8.4%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 4.2% (±0.3 points) in Milwaukee County, higher than across Wisconsin (3.7%).
Households that rent: 50.1% (±0.7 points) in Milwaukee County, higher than across Wisconsin (32.2%).
Places in Milwaukee County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 566,973 | 84.2% | 58.2% |
| West Allis | 59,612 | 83.9% | 44.5% |
| Wauwatosa | 48,529 | 81.5% | 39.2% |
| Greenfield | 37,345 | 66.3% | 45.2% |
| Oak Creek | 37,325 | 35.8% | 42.5% |
| Franklin | 35,886 | 34.1% | 22.7% |
| South Milwaukee | 20,442 | 77.3% | 33.2% |
| Cudahy | 17,853 | 84.0% | 38.6% |
| Whitefish Bay | 14,665 | 92.1% | 16.9% |
| Greendale | 14,594 | 76.5% | 32.8% |
| Glendale | 13,656 | 74.5% | 30.5% |
| Shorewood | 13,627 | 81.7% | 54.4% |
| Brown Deer | 12,564 | 68.4% | 34.8% |
| St. Francis | 9,004 | 63.9% | 45.4% |
| Hales Corners | 7,689 | 76.2% | 39.3% |
Counties in Wisconsin with a similar number of janitorial service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Milwaukee County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette County | 4 | 5.5 | −0.0 |
| Iowa County | 6 | 5.4 | −0.2 |
| Washington County | 32 | 5.4 | −0.2 |
| Barron County | 14 | 5.8 | +0.2 |
| Door County | 13 | 5.3 | −0.3 |
| Ozaukee County | 21 | 5.3 | −0.3 |
Licenses for janitors and cleaners in Wisconsin
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 Milwaukee County
How many janitorial service businesses are in Milwaukee County?
The Census Bureau counts 238 janitorial service businesses with employees in Milwaukee County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Milwaukee County?
Pay is published by state: across Wisconsin, janitors and cleaners earn a median of $35,850 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do janitors and cleaners need a license in Milwaukee County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Wisconsin, and a city or county in Milwaukee 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 Wisconsin (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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