Pest control workers in Porter County, Indiana
Porter County, Indiana has 3 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 2 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.9 across Indiana.
Porter County ranks 31 of 31 counties in Indiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $29,500 per employee a year.
Across Indiana, pest control workers earn a median of $47,130 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 2
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.4
Pest control workers in Porter County: businesses and jobs
| Porter County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 261 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 2 | 2,169 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $59,000 | $113,800,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Porter County
| Porter County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.0% (±0.5 points) | 5.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 22.3% (±1.2 points) | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.2% (±0.9 points) | 16.0% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 72,662 (±53) | 2,976,568 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.0% (±0.5 points) in Porter County, lower than across Indiana (5.0%).
Households that rent: 22.3% (±1.2 points) in Porter County, lower than across Indiana (29.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 8.2% (±0.9 points) in Porter County, lower than across Indiana (16.0%).
Places in Porter County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Township (Porter County) | 48,418 | 54.1% | 26.3% |
| Center Township (Porter County) | 46,741 | 47.6% | 30.6% |
| Portage | 38,082 | 48.8% | 27.1% |
| Valparaiso | 34,733 | 49.6% | 42.0% |
| Westchester Township | 20,958 | 51.3% | 22.9% |
| Chesterton | 14,446 | 48.9% | 24.9% |
| Liberty Township (Porter County) | 11,048 | 27.6% | 15.0% |
| Porter Township | 9,675 | 40.7% | 3.1% |
| Union Township (Porter County) | 9,445 | 34.4% | 6.9% |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons | 7,402 | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| South Haven | 7,241 | 80.4% | 27.5% |
| Boone Township (Porter County) | 6,099 | 59.8% | 17.5% |
| Washington Township (Porter County) | 5,850 | 25.7% | 34.4% |
| Jackson Township (Porter County) | 5,621 | 42.0% | 3.2% |
| Porter | 5,217 | 42.3% | 17.5% |
Counties in Indiana with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Porter County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe County | 4 | 0.5 | +0.1 |
| Madison County | 3 | 0.5 | +0.1 |
| Lake County | 11 | 0.5 | +0.1 |
| Johnson County | 4 | 0.6 | +0.2 |
| Elkhart County | 5 | 0.6 | +0.2 |
| Hendricks County | 5 | 0.7 | +0.3 |
Licenses for pest control workers in Indiana
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 Porter County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Porter County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Porter County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Porter County?
Pay is published by state: across Indiana, pest control workers earn a median of $47,130 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Porter County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Indiana, and a city or county in Porter 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 Indiana (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 — Porter County, Indiana
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