Pest control workers in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Kalamazoo County, Michigan has 6 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 86 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.6 across Michigan.
Kalamazoo County ranks 19 of 26 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $64,198 per employee a year.
Across Michigan, pest control workers earn a median of $45,320 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 86
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.5
Pest control workers in Kalamazoo County: businesses and jobs
| Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 259 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 86 | 1,900 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $5,521,000 | $114,270,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Kalamazoo County
| Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 8.8% (±0.7 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 35.5% (±1.0 points) | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 14.2% (±0.8 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 114,908 (±116) | 4,622,236 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 8.8% (±0.7 points) in Kalamazoo County, higher than across Michigan (5.6%).
Households that rent: 35.5% (±1.0 points) in Kalamazoo County, higher than across Michigan (26.8%).
Places in Kalamazoo County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | 73,076 | 76.0% | 57.7% |
| Portage | 49,259 | 53.8% | 30.9% |
| Oshtemo Charter Township | 23,852 | 34.5% | 50.1% |
| Kalamazoo Charter Township | 22,649 | 69.2% | 35.9% |
| Texas Charter Township | 18,226 | 22.4% | 3.5% |
| Comstock Charter Township | 15,256 | 52.0% | 27.1% |
| Cooper Charter Township | 10,469 | 59.4% | 23.0% |
| Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) | 9,237 | 47.4% | 19.7% |
| Westwood | 8,867 | 74.1% | 41.3% |
| Richland Township (Kalamazoo County) | 8,864 | 38.4% | 10.5% |
| Eastwood | 6,669 | 86.5% | 39.8% |
| Pavilion Township | 6,386 | 47.9% | 8.0% |
| Comstock Northwest | 5,391 | 39.2% | 53.4% |
| Ross Township | 4,869 | 57.9% | 17.2% |
| Brady Township (Kalamazoo County) | 4,455 | 66.8% | 7.1% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kalamazoo County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingham County | 6 | 0.5 | −0.0 |
| Jackson County | 4 | 0.6 | +0.1 |
| Saginaw County | 4 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
| Muskegon County | 3 | 0.4 | −0.1 |
| Genesee County | 7 | 0.4 | −0.1 |
| Macomb County | 13 | 0.3 | −0.2 |
Licenses for pest control workers in Michigan
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 Kalamazoo County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Kalamazoo County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Kalamazoo County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Kalamazoo County?
Pay is published by state: across Michigan, pest control workers earn a median of $45,320 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Kalamazoo County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Kalamazoo 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 Michigan (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 — Kalamazoo County, Michigan
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