Pest control workers in Polk County, Florida
Polk County, Florida has 61 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 413 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.2 across Florida.
Polk County ranks 39 of 49 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $42,881 per employee a year.
Across Florida, pest control workers earn a median of $45,790 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 61
- Their employees
- 413
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.8
Pest control workers in Polk County: businesses and jobs
| Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 61 | 2,301 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 413 | 17,524 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $17,710,000 | $852,365,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Polk County
| Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.6% (±0.3 points) | 14.4% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 29.5% (±0.7 points) | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.6% (±0.2 points) | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 340,748 (±196) | 10,256,470 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.6% (±0.3 points) in Polk County, lower than across Florida (14.4%).
Households that rent: 29.5% (±0.7 points) in Polk County, lower than across Florida (32.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 2.6% (±0.2 points) in Polk County, higher than across Florida (1.9%).
Places in Polk County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | 119,961 | 45.0% | 43.6% |
| Poinciana | 75,068 | 3.3% | 22.8% |
| Winter Haven | 55,200 | 33.7% | 36.3% |
| Haines City | 34,234 | 20.8% | 29.0% |
| Bartow | 20,438 | 50.8% | 34.1% |
| Auburndale | 18,530 | 34.9% | 26.7% |
| Lake Wales | 16,785 | 37.1% | 40.8% |
| Highland City | 13,276 | 14.2% | 20.7% |
| Davenport | 13,238 | 3.9% | 10.7% |
| Lakeland Highlands | 12,102 | 38.2% | 16.0% |
| Medulla | 10,985 | 18.1% | 33.8% |
| Fuller Heights | 10,083 | 25.8% | 29.3% |
| Cypress Gardens | 10,077 | 54.4% | 24.4% |
| Loughman | 7,591 | 6.5% | 56.7% |
| Inwood | 7,556 | 72.9% | 31.4% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Polk County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 195 | 1.8 | −0.0 |
| Osceola County | 31 | 1.8 | +0.0 |
| Okaloosa County | 19 | 1.8 | +0.0 |
| Orange County | 102 | 1.7 | −0.1 |
| Manatee County | 38 | 1.7 | −0.1 |
| Putnam County | 7 | 1.9 | +0.1 |
Licenses for pest control workers in Florida
Federal rules and model codes for pest control workers
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
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 Polk County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Polk County?
The Census Bureau counts 61 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Polk County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Polk County?
Pay is published by state: across Florida, pest control workers earn a median of $45,790 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Polk County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Polk 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: pest control workers in Florida (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polk County, Florida
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