Pest control workers in Whitfield County, Georgia
Whitfield County, Georgia has 5 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 31 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.6 across Georgia.
Whitfield County ranks 50 of 61 counties in Georgia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $41,161 per employee a year.
Across Georgia, pest control workers earn a median of $43,610 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 31
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.3
Pest control workers in Whitfield County: businesses and jobs
| Whitfield County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 723 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 31 | 8,328 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $1,276,000 | $447,454,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Whitfield County
| Whitfield County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.6% (±0.7 points) | 7.6% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 33.0% (±1.7 points) | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.5% (±1.1 points) | 3.9% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 39,806 (±42) | 4,541,835 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.6% (±0.7 points) in Whitfield County, lower than across Georgia (7.6%).
Places in Whitfield County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | 34,538 | 46.6% | 47.6% |
| Varnell | 2,920 | 21.7% | 8.6% |
| Tunnel Hill | 939 | 65.9% | 27.6% |
| Cohutta | 930 | 31.4% | 22.5% |
Counties in Georgia with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Whitfield County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon County | 3 | 1.3 | +0.0 |
| Dougherty County | 5 | 1.2 | −0.0 |
| Jackson County | 4 | 1.3 | +0.0 |
| Troup County | 4 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Effingham County | 3 | 1.2 | −0.1 |
| Houston County | 8 | 1.1 | −0.1 |
Licenses for pest control workers in Georgia
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 Whitfield County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Whitfield County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Whitfield County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Whitfield County?
Pay is published by state: across Georgia, pest control workers earn a median of $43,610 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Whitfield County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Georgia, and a city or county in Whitfield 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 Georgia (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 — Whitfield County, Georgia
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