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Labor Rate Insights:

  • National Average: $20/hour
  • Highest Labor Rates: California ($28), New Jersey ($29), Alaska ($24), and New York ($29). These states have a higher cost of living, which directly impacts labor rates.
  • Lowest Labor Rates: Puerto Rico ($10), Mississippi ($15), Alabama ($15), and Arkansas ($15). These states/territories tend to have lower living costs, which might contribute to lower wages.
  • Canada Comparisons: Ontario ($21), Quebec ($20), British Columbia ($22), and Alberta ($21) show similar patterns, with labor rates generally higher than U.S. states with lower wages but below the highest U.S. states.

Customer Price Insights:

  • National Average: $46
  • Highest Prices: New Jersey ($67), New York ($66), and California ($63). These states are among the most expensive in terms of both labor rates and service costs, likely due to market demand and higher overall expenses.
  • Lowest Prices: Puerto Rico ($21), Mississippi ($35), and Alabama ($35). The lower labor costs translate into lower service pricing.
  • Canada Comparisons: Ontario ($48), Quebec ($46), and British Columbia ($50) are closer to the U.S. national average and show price competitiveness.

One-Day Work Rates:

  • National Average: $1,472
  • Highest One-Day Work Rates: New Jersey ($2,144), New York ($2,112), and California ($2,016). Reflecting the trend of high labor costs translating into higher service pricing.
  • Lowest One-Day Work Rates: Puerto Rico ($672), Mississippi ($1,120), and Alabama ($1,120). Lower labor costs mean more affordable services.
  • Canada Comparisons: Ontario ($1,536), Quebec ($1,472), and British Columbia ($1,600) are closely aligned with the U.S. national average.

Price Per Square Foot for General Cleaning:

  • National Average: $0.26
  • Highest Prices: New Jersey ($0.37), California ($0.35), New York ($0.37). Again, high costs of living and doing business translate into higher service costs.
  • Lowest Prices: Puerto Rico ($0.12), Alabama ($0.20), Mississippi ($0.20). Lower service costs due to lower wages and less market demand.
  • Canada Comparisons: Ontario ($0.28), Quebec ($0.27), and British Columbia ($0.32) are on par with the U.S. average, indicating a competitive market in these regions.

Industry-Specific Price Insights:

For specific industries like airports, banks, and car dealerships:

  • Airports: Prices range from $0.14 (Puerto Rico) to $0.46 (New Jersey), indicating a large variation likely based on location and complexity.
  • Athletic: National average is $0.15. Alaska is higher ($0.18), while Mississippi and Alabama remain on the lower end ($0.12).
  • Bank Cleaning: National average is $0.26. Costs are highest in New Jersey and New York ($0.37) and lowest in Puerto Rico ($0.12).
  • Corporate: National average is $0.25. California and New Jersey are at the high end, with lower rates in Alabama and Mississippi.

Summary:

  • High-Cost Regions: California, New Jersey, and New York consistently show higher labor costs, customer pricing, and per-square-foot costs.
  • Low-Cost Regions: Mississippi, Alabama, and Puerto Rico show lower labor and service costs.
  • Canada: Rates in Canadian provinces are competitive with U.S. states and generally align with the U.S. national averages.
  • Sector-Specific Pricing: Different sectors like airports, banks, and car dealerships show significant variability across states, reflecting regional market differences.