Pest control workers in Fayette County, Kentucky
Fayette County, Kentucky has 19 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 159 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.9 across Kentucky.
Fayette County ranks 12 of 18 counties in Kentucky for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $52,610 per employee a year.
Across Kentucky, pest control workers earn a median of $38,250 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 19
- Their employees
- 159
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.3
Pest control workers in Fayette County: businesses and jobs
| Fayette County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 19 | 173 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 159 | 1,283 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $8,365,000 | $61,241,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Fayette County
| Fayette County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 9.9% (±0.7 points) | 3.7% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 46.2% (±0.8 points) | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.8% (±0.4 points) | 9.0% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 148,959 (±115) | 2,023,116 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 9.9% (±0.7 points) in Fayette County, higher than across Kentucky (3.7%).
Households that rent: 46.2% (±0.8 points) in Fayette County, higher than across Kentucky (31.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 6.8% (±0.4 points) in Fayette County, lower than across Kentucky (9.0%).
Places in Fayette County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 323,725 | 44.9% | 46.2% |
Counties in Kentucky with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Fayette County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 4 | 1.3 | −0.0 |
| Franklin County | 3 | 1.2 | −0.0 |
| Warren County | 8 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Hardin County | 7 | 1.5 | +0.2 |
| Henderson County | 3 | 1.5 | +0.2 |
| Boone County | 8 | 1.5 | +0.2 |
Licenses for pest control workers in Kentucky
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 Fayette County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Fayette County?
The Census Bureau counts 19 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Fayette County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Fayette County?
Pay is published by state: across Kentucky, pest control workers earn a median of $38,250 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Fayette County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kentucky, and a city or county in Fayette 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 Kentucky (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 — Fayette County, Kentucky
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