Pest control workers in Surry County, North Carolina
Surry County, North Carolina has 3 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 40 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.2 across North Carolina.
Surry County ranks 49 of 56 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $42,400 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, pest control workers earn a median of $37,530 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 40
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.9
Pest control workers in Surry County: businesses and jobs
| Surry County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 573 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 40 | 6,703 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $1,696,000 | $339,900,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Surry County
| Surry County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 1.9% (±0.6 points) | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 26.6% (±2.1 points) | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.7% (±1.2 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 33,747 (±137) | 4,895,668 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 1.9% (±0.6 points) in Surry County, lower than across North Carolina (6.0%).
Households that rent: 26.6% (±2.1 points) in Surry County, lower than across North Carolina (33.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 8.7% (±1.2 points) in Surry County, higher than across North Carolina (4.9%).
Places in Surry County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Airy | 10,633 | 70.1% | 44.6% |
| Elkin | 4,043 | 73.6% | 39.2% |
| Dobson | 1,652 | 51.2% | 51.3% |
| Pilot Mountain | 1,483 | 62.8% | 44.1% |
| Flat Rock (community) | 1,062 | 79.7% | 24.8% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Surry County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga County | 3 | 0.9 | +0.0 |
| Cleveland County | 4 | 0.9 | +0.0 |
| Cumberland County | 13 | 0.9 | +0.0 |
| Brunswick County | 9 | 0.9 | +0.0 |
| Harnett County | 5 | 0.9 | +0.0 |
| Rockingham County | 4 | 0.9 | +0.0 |
Licenses for pest control workers in North Carolina
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 Surry County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Surry County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Surry County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Surry County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, pest control workers earn a median of $37,530 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Surry County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Surry 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 North Carolina (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 — Surry County, North Carolina
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