Pest control workers in Douglas County, Kansas
Douglas County, Kansas has 6 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 52 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.5 across Kansas.
Douglas County ranks 14 of 17 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $47,115 per employee a year.
Across Kansas, pest control workers earn a median of $45,370 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 52
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.1
Pest control workers in Douglas County: businesses and jobs
| Douglas County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 190 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 52 | 1,367 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $2,450,000 | $68,345,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Douglas County
| Douglas County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 10.5% (±1.3 points) | 5.4% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 49.9% (±1.2 points) | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.8% (±1.2 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 53,675 (±67) | 1,293,635 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 10.5% (±1.3 points) in Douglas County, higher than across Kansas (5.4%).
Households that rent: 49.9% (±1.2 points) in Douglas County, higher than across Kansas (32.8%).
Homes built before 1940: 10.8% (±1.2 points) in Douglas County, lower than across Kansas (15.4%).
Places in Douglas County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 96,051 | 39.4% | 56.4% |
| Eudora Township | 7,823 | 36.9% | 25.1% |
| Palmyra Township | 7,758 | 47.3% | 27.2% |
| Eudora | 6,119 | 36.3% | 28.8% |
| Baldwin City | 4,911 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Wakarusa Township | 2,313 | 50.1% | 15.4% |
| Lecompton Township | 1,648 | 43.8% | 16.2% |
| Willow Springs Township | 1,533 | 60.5% | 24.6% |
| Kanwaka Township | 1,386 | 38.7% | 4.6% |
| Marion Township (Douglas County) | 962 | 53.5% | 5.4% |
| Lecompton | 736 | 52.8% | 26.6% |
| Clinton Township | 507 | 20.5% | 0.0% |
| Grant Township (Douglas County) | 321 | 55.4% | 20.1% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Douglas County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler County | 3 | 1.1 | −0.0 |
| Riley County | 3 | 1.0 | −0.1 |
| Shawnee County | 11 | 1.4 | +0.2 |
| Sedgwick County | 32 | 1.4 | +0.3 |
| Wyandotte County | 5 | 0.7 | −0.4 |
| Johnson County | 44 | 1.7 | +0.6 |
Licenses for pest control workers in Kansas
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 Douglas County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Douglas County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Douglas County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Douglas County?
Pay is published by state: across Kansas, pest control workers earn a median of $45,370 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Douglas County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Douglas 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 Kansas (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 — Douglas County, Kansas
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