Pest control workers in Blair County, Pennsylvania
Blair County, Pennsylvania has 3 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 20 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.7 across Pennsylvania.
Blair County ranks 25 of 32 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,550 per employee a year.
Across Pennsylvania, pest control workers earn a median of $45,310 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 20
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.5
Pest control workers in Blair County: businesses and jobs
| Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 423 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 20 | 3,857 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $1,071,000 | $231,043,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Blair County
| Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 5.0% (±0.6 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 27.6% (±1.1 points) | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 30.8% (±1.4 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 55,901 (±120) | 5,806,452 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 5.0% (±0.6 points) in Blair County, lower than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Households that rent: 27.6% (±1.1 points) in Blair County, lower than across Pennsylvania (30.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 30.8% (±1.4 points) in Blair County, higher than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Places in Blair County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | 43,196 | 90.8% | 36.1% |
| Logan Township (Blair County) | 12,318 | 62.5% | 16.7% |
| Frankstown Township | 7,395 | 54.2% | 16.7% |
| Allegheny Township (Blair County) | 6,597 | 51.8% | 24.1% |
| Antis Township | 6,412 | 66.7% | 19.7% |
| Hollidaysburg | 5,558 | 75.5% | 33.2% |
| Tyrone | 5,377 | 89.4% | 39.9% |
| Blair Township | 4,726 | 51.2% | 22.2% |
| Greenfield Township (Blair County) | 3,736 | 61.3% | 26.9% |
| Snyder Township (Blair County) | 3,316 | 71.2% | 13.0% |
| Freedom Township (Blair County) | 2,968 | 70.7% | 17.6% |
| Greenwood | 2,853 | 63.5% | 21.5% |
| Penn Farms | 2,508 | 19.7% | 27.9% |
| North Woodbury Township | 2,490 | 38.1% | 24.9% |
| Taylor Township (Blair County) | 2,452 | 57.9% | 21.9% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Blair County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny County | 34 | 0.6 | +0.0 |
| Mercer County | 3 | 0.6 | +0.1 |
| Fayette County | 3 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
| Lackawanna County | 6 | 0.6 | +0.1 |
| Centre County | 4 | 0.6 | +0.1 |
| Dauphin County | 6 | 0.5 | −0.1 |
Licenses for pest control workers in Pennsylvania
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 Blair County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Blair County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Blair County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Blair County?
Pay is published by state: across Pennsylvania, pest control workers earn a median of $45,310 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Blair County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Blair 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 Pennsylvania (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 — Blair County, Pennsylvania
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