Pest control workers in St. Louis city, Missouri
St. Louis city, Missouri has 6 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 49 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.0 across Missouri.
St. Louis city ranks 23 of 23 counties in Missouri for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,041 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
- 6
- Their employees
- 49
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.3
Pest control workers in St. Louis city: businesses and jobs
| St. Louis city | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 290 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 49 | 2,157 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $2,354,000 | $110,940,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in St. Louis city
| St. Louis city | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 18.0% (±0.6 points) | 5.8% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 54.7% (±1.0 points) | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 57.9% (±1.1 points) | 13.3% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 174,111 (±132) | 2,825,287 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 18.0% (±0.6 points) in St. Louis city, higher than across Missouri (5.8%).
Households that rent: 54.7% (±1.0 points) in St. Louis city, higher than across Missouri (31.9%).
Homes built before 1940: 57.9% (±1.1 points) in St. Louis city, higher than across Missouri (13.3%).
Places in St. Louis city
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 288,512 | 86.2% | 54.7% |
Counties in Missouri with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from St. Louis city, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 23 | 0.7 | +0.3 |
| Buchanan County | 3 | 0.8 | +0.4 |
| Platte County | 4 | 0.9 | +0.5 |
| Jasper County | 5 | 0.9 | +0.6 |
| Boone County | 8 | 1.0 | +0.6 |
| Clay County | 11 | 1.0 | +0.7 |
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 St. Louis city
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in St. Louis city?
The Census Bureau counts 6 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in St. Louis city (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in St. Louis city?
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 St. Louis city?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Missouri, and a city or county in St. Louis city 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 — St. Louis city, Missouri
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .