Pest control workers in Jackson County, Missouri
Jackson County, Missouri has 23 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 237 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.0 across Missouri.
Jackson County ranks 22 of 23 counties in Missouri for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $47,603 per employee a year.
Across Missouri, pest control workers earn a median of $38,570 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 23
- Their employees
- 237
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.7
Pest control workers in Jackson County: businesses and jobs
| Jackson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 23 | 290 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 237 | 2,157 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $11,282,000 | $110,940,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Jackson County
| Jackson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 11.4% (±0.4 points) | 5.8% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 40.9% (±0.8 points) | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.5% (±0.5 points) | 13.3% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 336,288 (±202) | 2,825,287 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 11.4% (±0.4 points) in Jackson County, higher than across Missouri (5.8%).
Households that rent: 40.9% (±0.8 points) in Jackson County, higher than across Missouri (31.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 18.5% (±0.5 points) in Jackson County, higher than across Missouri (13.3%).
Places in Jackson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 510,612 | 63.1% | 44.6% |
| Independence | 121,740 | 69.9% | 39.1% |
| Lee's Summit | 103,656 | 24.9% | 26.6% |
| Blue Springs | 59,965 | 38.3% | 31.1% |
| Raytown | 29,445 | 82.4% | 34.9% |
| Grandview | 26,527 | 67.8% | 50.9% |
| Grain Valley | 16,271 | 12.5% | 35.0% |
| Oak Grove | 8,538 | 42.6% | 39.7% |
| Greenwood | 6,013 | 14.1% | 7.9% |
| Sugar Creek | 3,249 | 96.7% | 25.3% |
| Buckner | 2,914 | 73.3% | 23.6% |
| Lake Lotawana | 2,442 | 53.8% | 7.1% |
| Lone Jack | 1,412 | 12.8% | 9.8% |
| Blue Summit | 1,156 | 44.7% | 57.6% |
| Lake Tapawingo | 706 | 80.8% | 3.2% |
Counties in Missouri with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Jackson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan County | 3 | 0.8 | +0.1 |
| Platte County | 4 | 0.9 | +0.2 |
| Jasper County | 5 | 0.9 | +0.2 |
| Boone County | 8 | 1.0 | +0.3 |
| Clay County | 11 | 1.0 | +0.3 |
| St. Louis city | 6 | 0.3 | −0.3 |
Licenses for pest control workers in Missouri
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 Jackson County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Jackson County?
The Census Bureau counts 23 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Jackson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Jackson County?
Pay is published by state: across Missouri, pest control workers earn a median of $38,570 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Jackson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Missouri, and a city or county in Jackson 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 Missouri (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 — Jackson County, Missouri
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Figures last updated on .