Pest control workers in Nassau County, New York
Nassau County, New York has 91 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 619 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.9 across New York.
Nassau County ranks 5 of 27 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $61,866 per employee a year.
Across New York, pest control workers earn a median of $48,470 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 91
- Their employees
- 619
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.9
Pest control workers in Nassau County: businesses and jobs
| Nassau County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 91 | 788 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 619 | 4,808 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $38,295,000 | $276,619,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Nassau County
| Nassau County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 9.0% (±0.3 points) | 25.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 18.1% (±0.5 points) | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.2% (±0.4 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 479,044 (±353) | 8,585,241 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 9.0% (±0.3 points) in Nassau County, lower than across New York (25.1%).
Households that rent: 18.1% (±0.5 points) in Nassau County, lower than across New York (45.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 19.2% (±0.4 points) in Nassau County, lower than across New York (30.3%).
Places in Nassau County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Hempstead | 790,202 | 88.2% | 17.8% |
| Town of Oyster Bay | 299,509 | 83.0% | 10.9% |
| Town of North Hempstead | 237,012 | 82.4% | 20.5% |
| Village of Hempstead | 58,801 | 84.6% | 52.5% |
| Levittown | 51,904 | 95.1% | 7.7% |
| Village of Freeport | 44,088 | 84.6% | 29.1% |
| Hicksville | 43,780 | 90.7% | 14.5% |
| Village of Valley Stream | 40,315 | 91.9% | 21.3% |
| East Meadow | 36,821 | 80.3% | 10.5% |
| Elmont | 36,518 | 88.6% | 21.4% |
| Baldwin (community) | 34,994 | 92.3% | 13.4% |
| Long Beach | 34,756 | 76.7% | 34.0% |
| Uniondale | 33,148 | 70.8% | 30.3% |
| Oceanside | 31,639 | 87.8% | 6.8% |
| Franklin Square | 30,897 | 91.5% | 16.8% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Nassau County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | 112 | 1.9 | +0.0 |
| Richmond County | 40 | 2.2 | +0.3 |
| Rockland County | 16 | 1.5 | −0.4 |
| Ontario County | 7 | 1.3 | −0.6 |
| Ulster County | 11 | 1.3 | −0.6 |
| Warren County | 5 | 1.2 | −0.7 |
Licenses for pest control workers in New York
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 Nassau County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Nassau County?
The Census Bureau counts 91 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Nassau County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Nassau County?
Pay is published by state: across New York, pest control workers earn a median of $48,470 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Nassau County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Nassau 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 York (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 — Nassau County, New York
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Figures last updated on .