Pest control workers in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Pottawattamie County, Iowa has 5 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 14 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.0 across Iowa.
Pottawattamie County ranks 10 of 13 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,000 per employee a year.
Across Iowa, pest control workers earn a median of $36,510 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 14
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.2
Pest control workers in Pottawattamie County: businesses and jobs
| Pottawattamie County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 146 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 14 | 818 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $672,000 | $42,163,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Pottawattamie County
| Pottawattamie County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.9% (±0.7 points) | 6.9% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 30.1% (±1.5 points) | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 25.8% (±1.2 points) | 23.5% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 40,083 (±98) | 1,437,699 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.9% (±0.7 points) in Pottawattamie County, lower than across Iowa (6.9%).
Households that rent: 30.1% (±1.5 points) in Pottawattamie County, higher than across Iowa (28.3%).
Homes built before 1940: 25.8% (±1.2 points) in Pottawattamie County, higher than across Iowa (23.5%).
Places in Pottawattamie County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs | 62,586 | 65.7% | 36.9% |
| Carter Lake | 3,767 | 71.1% | 9.0% |
| Avoca | 1,444 | 79.7% | 32.0% |
| Oakland | 1,408 | 83.6% | 36.7% |
| Walnut | 1,342 | 91.4% | 27.7% |
| Treynor | 1,126 | 66.0% | 20.4% |
| Neola | 1,116 | 76.8% | 25.5% |
| Underwood | 898 | 55.4% | 16.5% |
| Carson | 834 | 69.8% | 17.2% |
| Minden | 630 | 78.6% | 15.2% |
| Crescent | 549 | 52.3% | 2.7% |
| Macedonia | 249 | 69.8% | 27.5% |
| Hancock | 216 | 88.8% | 15.5% |
| McClelland | 140 | 61.3% | 8.2% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Pottawattamie County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County | 10 | 1.3 | +0.0 |
| Cerro Gordo County | 3 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Dallas County | 6 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Woodbury County | 5 | 1.2 | −0.1 |
| Polk County | 30 | 1.4 | +0.1 |
| Clinton County | 3 | 1.4 | +0.1 |
Licenses for pest control workers in Iowa
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 Pottawattamie County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Pottawattamie County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Pottawattamie County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Pottawattamie County?
Pay is published by state: across Iowa, pest control workers earn a median of $36,510 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Pottawattamie County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Pottawattamie 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 Iowa (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 — Pottawattamie County, Iowa
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