Pest control workers in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Middlesex County, New Jersey has 35 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 178 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.1 across New Jersey.
Middlesex County ranks 13 of 20 counties in New Jersey for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,972 per employee a year.
Across New Jersey, pest control workers earn a median of $46,370 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 35
- Their employees
- 178
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.1
Pest control workers in Middlesex County: businesses and jobs
| Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 35 | 429 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 178 | 3,372 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $9,607,000 | $194,621,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Middlesex County
| Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 9.8% (±0.5 points) | 12.3% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 36.4% (±0.6 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.4% (±0.4 points) | 17.4% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 317,979 (±208) | 3,791,354 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 9.8% (±0.5 points) in Middlesex County, lower than across New Jersey (12.3%).
Homes built before 1940: 10.4% (±0.4 points) in Middlesex County, lower than across New Jersey (17.4%).
Places in Middlesex County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Township | 108,164 | 55.7% | 39.4% |
| Woodbridge Township | 104,355 | 69.8% | 34.0% |
| Old Bridge Township | 68,406 | 58.9% | 29.6% |
| Piscataway Township | 61,297 | 56.8% | 36.2% |
| New Brunswick | 56,345 | 62.2% | 78.6% |
| Perth Amboy | 55,855 | 70.4% | 64.6% |
| East Brunswick Township | 49,945 | 57.1% | 20.0% |
| Monroe Township (Middlesex County) | 49,032 | 28.1% | 8.9% |
| South Brunswick Township | 47,137 | 31.3% | 23.1% |
| Sayreville Borough | 45,838 | 61.3% | 37.0% |
| North Brunswick Township | 44,375 | 46.1% | 42.9% |
| Old Bridge | 28,236 | 67.0% | 26.1% |
| Carteret Borough | 25,496 | 71.0% | 45.3% |
| South Plainfield Borough | 24,473 | 70.6% | 14.1% |
| Plainsboro Township | 24,167 | 25.7% | 52.3% |
Counties in New Jersey with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Middlesex County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester County | 13 | 1.1 | +0.0 |
| Somerset County | 15 | 1.1 | +0.0 |
| Hunterdon County | 6 | 1.2 | +0.1 |
| Camden County | 26 | 1.2 | +0.1 |
| Atlantic County | 13 | 1.0 | −0.1 |
| Passaic County | 23 | 1.2 | +0.1 |
Licenses for pest control workers in New Jersey
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 Middlesex County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Middlesex County?
The Census Bureau counts 35 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Middlesex County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Middlesex County?
Pay is published by state: across New Jersey, pest control workers earn a median of $46,370 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Middlesex County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Jersey, and a city or county in Middlesex 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 New Jersey (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 — Middlesex County, New Jersey
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Figures last updated on .