Pest control workers in Sarasota County, Florida
Sarasota County, Florida has 59 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 495 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.2 across Florida.
Sarasota County ranks 27 of 49 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,129 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
- 59
- Their employees
- 495
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.2
Pest control workers in Sarasota County: businesses and jobs
| Sarasota County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 59 | 2,301 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 495 | 17,524 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $26,299,000 | $852,365,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Sarasota County
| Sarasota County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 12.4% (±0.5 points) | 14.4% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 23.3% (±0.7 points) | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 266,492 (±163) | 10,256,470 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 12.4% (±0.5 points) in Sarasota County, lower than across Florida (14.4%).
Households that rent: 23.3% (±0.7 points) in Sarasota County, lower than across Florida (32.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 1.2% (±0.2 points) in Sarasota County, lower than across Florida (1.9%).
Places in Sarasota County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Port | 84,605 | 13.1% | 19.1% |
| Sarasota | 56,970 | 58.5% | 42.5% |
| Venice | 27,479 | 41.7% | 19.6% |
| Englewood | 20,091 | 45.8% | 13.0% |
| South Venice | 17,484 | 39.8% | 16.7% |
| Palmer Ranch | 16,867 | 3.4% | 24.5% |
| Fruitville | 15,172 | 15.2% | 42.4% |
| Sarasota Springs | 12,611 | 72.5% | 20.1% |
| Laurel | 11,741 | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Bee Ridge | 10,334 | 31.8% | 18.5% |
| Gulf Gate | 7,998 | 74.9% | 45.4% |
| Osprey | 5,943 | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Southgate | 5,772 | 92.6% | 28.5% |
| Siesta Key | 5,525 | 66.0% | 7.4% |
| The Meadows | 5,492 | 17.2% | 21.3% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Sarasota County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands County | 13 | 2.2 | +0.0 |
| Pinellas County | 116 | 2.2 | +0.0 |
| Pasco County | 61 | 2.2 | +0.0 |
| Charlotte County | 25 | 2.1 | −0.1 |
| Leon County | 32 | 2.3 | +0.1 |
| Citrus County | 20 | 2.4 | +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 Sarasota County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Sarasota County?
The Census Bureau counts 59 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Sarasota County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Sarasota 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 Sarasota County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Sarasota 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 — Sarasota County, Florida
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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