Pest control workers in Pontotoc County, Mississippi
Pontotoc County, Mississippi has 3 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 25 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.4 across Mississippi.
Pontotoc County ranks 9 of 23 counties in Mississippi for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,520 per employee a year.
Across Mississippi, pest control workers earn a median of $37,620 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 25
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.1
Pest control workers in Pontotoc County: businesses and jobs
| Pontotoc County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 191 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 25 | 1,323 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $1,113,000 | $62,956,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.1 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Pontotoc County
| Pontotoc County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 2.8% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 30.2% (±3.7 points) | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.7% (±1.9 points) | 4.0% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 14,221 (±24) | 1,341,114 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.6% (±0.3 points) in Pontotoc County, lower than across Mississippi (2.8%).
Places in Pontotoc County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc | 5,806 | 67.5% | 46.2% |
| Ecru | 1,550 | 31.9% | 24.6% |
| Algoma | 897 | 20.8% | 10.6% |
| Thaxton | 688 | 29.4% | 12.6% |
| Sherman | 545 | 43.2% | 41.9% |
| Toccopola | 280 | 54.2% | 6.4% |
Counties in Mississippi with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Pontotoc County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar County | 3 | 2.2 | +0.1 |
| Adams County | 3 | 2.0 | −0.1 |
| Lincoln County | 3 | 1.9 | −0.2 |
| Pearl River County | 6 | 2.4 | +0.2 |
| Forrest County | 8 | 2.4 | +0.3 |
| Lauderdale County | 8 | 2.4 | +0.3 |
Licenses for pest control workers in Mississippi
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 Pontotoc County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Pontotoc County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Pontotoc County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Pontotoc County?
Pay is published by state: across Mississippi, pest control workers earn a median of $37,620 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Pontotoc County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Mississippi, and a city or county in Pontotoc 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 Mississippi (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 — Pontotoc County, Mississippi
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