Pest control workers in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana has 16 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 114 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.4 across Louisiana.
Ouachita Parish ranks 7 of 24 counties in Louisiana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $39,895 per employee a year.
Across Louisiana, pest control workers earn a median of $41,600 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 16
- Their employees
- 114
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.2
Pest control workers in Ouachita Parish: businesses and jobs
| Ouachita Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 16 | 304 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 114 | 2,510 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $4,548,000 | $122,677,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Ouachita Parish
| Ouachita Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 3.0% (±0.5 points) | 5.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 39.0% (±1.6 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.5% (±0.5 points) | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 71,172 (±77) | 2,108,902 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 3.0% (±0.5 points) in Ouachita Parish, lower than across Louisiana (5.1%).
Households that rent: 39.0% (±1.6 points) in Ouachita Parish, higher than across Louisiana (32.6%).
Homes built before 1940: 3.5% (±0.5 points) in Ouachita Parish, lower than across Louisiana (6.1%).
Places in Ouachita Parish
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 47,004 | 66.4% | 52.2% |
| Claiborne | 13,308 | 29.2% | 31.0% |
| West Monroe | 12,729 | 59.5% | 55.3% |
| Brownsville | 4,357 | 36.2% | 47.0% |
| Swartz | 4,110 | 37.8% | 24.7% |
| Richwood | 3,839 | 33.2% | 69.7% |
| Lakeshore | 3,437 | 66.5% | 47.3% |
| Bawcomville | 2,804 | 41.5% | 35.0% |
| Sterlington | 2,229 | 33.8% | 46.2% |
Counties in Louisiana with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Ouachita Parish, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Parish | 25 | 2.2 | −0.0 |
| Webster Parish | 4 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
| Livingston Parish | 13 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
| Bossier Parish | 12 | 2.1 | −0.1 |
| St. Tammany Parish | 23 | 2.0 | −0.2 |
| Iberia Parish | 8 | 2.6 | +0.3 |
Licenses for pest control workers in Louisiana
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 Ouachita Parish
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Ouachita Parish?
The Census Bureau counts 16 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Ouachita Parish (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Ouachita Parish?
Pay is published by state: across Louisiana, pest control workers earn a median of $41,600 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Ouachita Parish?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Louisiana, and a city or county in Ouachita Parish 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 Louisiana (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 — Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
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