Pest control workers in McHenry County, Illinois
McHenry County, Illinois has 12 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 110 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.7 across Illinois.
McHenry County ranks 13 of 30 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $38,082 per employee a year.
Across Illinois, pest control workers earn a median of $46,310 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 12
- Their employees
- 110
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.0
Pest control workers in McHenry County: businesses and jobs
| McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 395 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 110 | 3,444 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $4,189,000 | $188,702,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in McHenry County
| McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.1% (±0.3 points) | 11.5% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 17.3% (±1.0 points) | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.0% (±0.7 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 121,329 (±69) | 5,457,452 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.1% (±0.3 points) in McHenry County, lower than across Illinois (11.5%).
Households that rent: 17.3% (±1.0 points) in McHenry County, lower than across Illinois (32.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 8.0% (±0.7 points) in McHenry County, lower than across Illinois (20.2%).
Places in McHenry County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Township | 88,108 | 42.0% | 17.9% |
| Grafton Township | 56,996 | 11.3% | 8.2% |
| McHenry Township | 46,965 | 53.9% | 17.0% |
| Crystal Lake | 40,579 | 41.5% | 22.4% |
| Nunda Township | 38,565 | 34.1% | 17.7% |
| Algonquin | 30,067 | 19.9% | 11.8% |
| Lake in the Hills | 28,800 | 16.4% | 15.6% |
| McHenry | 28,074 | 38.6% | 25.6% |
| Huntley | 28,005 | 6.4% | 11.1% |
| Woodstock | 26,147 | 38.9% | 28.2% |
| Dorr Township | 21,621 | 45.6% | 28.2% |
| Cary | 17,923 | 38.8% | 15.2% |
| Greenwood Township (McHenry County) | 14,581 | 40.9% | 13.6% |
| Harvard | 9,598 | 50.2% | 40.3% |
| Chemung Township | 9,051 | 51.1% | 37.3% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from McHenry County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County | 5 | 1.0 | +0.0 |
| DuPage County | 35 | 1.0 | −0.0 |
| Williamson County | 3 | 0.9 | −0.1 |
| Kane County | 20 | 1.0 | +0.1 |
| Lake County | 25 | 0.9 | −0.1 |
| Jackson County | 3 | 1.1 | +0.1 |
Licenses for pest control workers in Illinois
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 McHenry County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in McHenry County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in McHenry County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in McHenry County?
Pay is published by state: across Illinois, pest control workers earn a median of $46,310 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in McHenry County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in McHenry 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 Illinois (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 — McHenry County, Illinois
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