Janitorial services / Hawaii
How many janitorial services are in Hawaii?
The Census Bureau counted 365 janitorial services with paid employees in Hawaii in 2023. That is 12.7% more than in 2017.
HAWAII · 2023
The count
365
janitorial services with paid employees
- Employees
- 5,445
- Average per site
- 14.9
- Change since 2017
- +12.7%
- State rank
- 41 of 51
What the number means
Hawaii had 365 janitorial services in 2023, ranking number 41 among the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Together they employed 5,445 people and paid $143 million in annual payroll, an average of 14.9 employees per site.
These businesses make up 1.11% of every employer establishment in Hawaii, above the 0.81% national share. A site count is not the same as the number of companies: a chain with 40 locations counts 40 times.
66% of janitorial services in Hawaii have fewer than 5 employees, against 61% across the U.S.
Hawaii holds 0.5% of the nation's janitorial services and 0.4% of all U.S. employer establishments, so, measured against the state's overall size, the trade is over-represented. The most common size class is under 5 employees (242 sites). Average payroll per employee is $26,276, against $30,089 for the U.S. trade.
Size of the businesses
| Employees per site | Share | Sites | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 242 | 66.5% | |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 14.0% | |
| 10 to 19 | 32 | 8.8% | |
| 20 to 49 | 24 | 6.6% | |
| 50 to 99 | 8 | 2.2% | |
| 100 to 249 | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 250 to 499 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 500 to 999 | 3 | 0.8% |
Count since 2017
Index: 2017 = 100. Employer establishments only. 2017 count 324; 2019 count 334; 2022 count 362; 2023 count 365. Employment −17.5% since 2017.
Biggest other trades in Hawaii
| Trade | Sites | Employees | Since 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 1,238 | 30,276 | −4.0% |
| Coffee shops and snack bars | 546 | 6,203 | +17.4% |
| Plumbing and HVAC contractors | 403 | 3,944 | +8.0% |
| Landscaping services | 378 | 3,559 | +10.9% |
| Beauty salons | 335 | 1,466 | −0.3% |
| Child day care | 267 | 2,885 | +0.4% |
| General auto repair | 227 | 989 | −11.0% |
| Fitness centers | 99 | 1,873 | +19.3% |
Janitorial services in nearby ranks
| State | Sites | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 426 | 38 |
| Mississippi | 382 | 39 |
| New Hampshire | 373 | 40 |
| New Mexico | 312 | 42 |
| Rhode Island | 286 | 43 |
| Delaware | 279 | 44 |
Questions
How many janitorial services are in Hawaii?
The Census Bureau's County Business Patterns counted 365 janitorial services with paid employees in Hawaii in 2023. That ranks Hawaii number 41 among the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Is the number of janitorial services in Hawaii growing?
Between 2017 and 2023 the count grew (12.7%), from 324 to 365. Across the United States the count changed by +12.5% over the same period. These years include the 2020 pandemic.
Does this count include self-employed owners with no staff?
No. County Business Patterns covers establishments with at least one paid employee. A sole proprietor with no employees is counted in a separate Census series called Nonemployer Statistics, which this site does not use yet, so the real number of people working in this trade is higher than the figure shown.
Read this before using the number
These counts describe how many businesses already exist. They say nothing about demand, profit, competition near you or how much any owner earns, and we make no estimate of income. Check local licensing, costs and rules before acting on any figure here. See the disclaimer.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns (2023; change measured against 2017, 2019 and 2022). Establishments with paid employees only; employment and payroll carry Census noise infusion. Retrieved November 2, 2026. Method and sources.