67,799
U.S. janitorial-service establishments
The U.S. Census Bureau counted 67,799 employer establishments in NAICS 561720, Janitorial Services, in its 2023 County Business Patterns data.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns ↗U.S. & New York reference data
Cleaning industry statistics: 2026 reference
A concise collection of current public data on the cleaning workforce and janitorial-services sector. Every figure links to its original source.
Last updated: October 23, 2026
What this page covers
Useful facts for cleaner, more informed conversations.
These figures provide context for employers, property managers, writers, and local businesses evaluating the scale of cleaning work. They are not estimates of NY/NJ Cleaning Services’ pricing, staffing, availability, or individual service plans.
The figures
/2.20M
U.S. janitors and cleaners employed
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 2,199,900 employed janitors and cleaners, excluding maids and housekeeping cleaners, in May 2024 occupational employment estimates.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024 ↗186,630
New York janitors and cleaners employed
New York's May 2023 occupational estimates counted 186,630 janitors and cleaners, excluding maids and housekeeping cleaners. Their mean annual wage was $43,420.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, New York, May 2023 ↗2%
Projected U.S. employment growth
BLS projects employment for janitors and cleaners, excluding maids and housekeeping cleaners, to rise from 2,432,600 in 2025 to 2,486,200 in 2035, a 2% increase.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025–2035 projections ↗321,800
Average annual U.S. job openings
BLS projects about 321,800 openings each year, on average, for janitors and building cleaners from 2025 through 2035. Most are expected to come from replacement needs rather than new positions.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025–2035 projections ↗Methodology & sources
How to use these figures.
Each statistic is taken directly from a public U.S. government source. Workforce figures use the occupation “janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners.” Business figures use NAICS 561720, Janitorial Services. Those categories overlap with commercial cleaning, but they are not interchangeable measures.
The source year is shown with each figure because public datasets are released on different schedules. This page will be reviewed when the underlying federal data is updated, while keeping these section links stable for anyone citing a specific figure.
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NY/NJ Cleaning Services. “Cleaning Industry Statistics: 2026 Reference.” Updated October 23, 2026. https://nynjcs.com/cleaning-industry-statistics
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