Pest control workers in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania has 43 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 453 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.7 across Pennsylvania.
Montgomery County ranks 5 of 32 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $57,673 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
- 43
- Their employees
- 453
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.2
Pest control workers in Montgomery County: businesses and jobs
| Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 43 | 423 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 453 | 3,857 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $26,126,000 | $231,043,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Montgomery County
| Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 12.6% (±0.4 points) | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 28.6% (±0.6 points) | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.0% (±0.4 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 350,351 (±250) | 5,806,452 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 12.6% (±0.4 points) in Montgomery County, higher than across Pennsylvania (7.0%).
Households that rent: 28.6% (±0.6 points) in Montgomery County, lower than across Pennsylvania (30.7%).
Homes built before 1940: 16.0% (±0.4 points) in Montgomery County, lower than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Places in Montgomery County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Merion Township | 64,174 | 81.1% | 25.3% |
| Abington Township | 58,664 | 86.5% | 22.7% |
| Cheltenham Township | 38,374 | 83.0% | 37.4% |
| Norristown | 35,893 | 80.8% | 57.3% |
| Upper Merion Township | 34,977 | 55.0% | 44.9% |
| Upper Dublin Township | 27,122 | 61.7% | 16.5% |
| Horsham Township | 26,970 | 50.3% | 28.5% |
| Upper Moreland Township | 26,131 | 81.5% | 42.2% |
| Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) | 26,076 | 21.3% | 10.6% |
| Lower Providence Township | 25,897 | 52.1% | 23.5% |
| King of Prussia | 25,857 | 53.0% | 54.0% |
| Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) | 24,666 | 31.5% | 17.4% |
| Pottstown | 23,476 | 87.3% | 44.9% |
| Springfield Township (Montgomery County) | 21,005 | 82.8% | 17.0% |
| Limerick Township | 20,978 | 16.5% | 16.9% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Montgomery County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks County | 34 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Delaware County | 31 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Lancaster County | 21 | 1.0 | −0.3 |
| Lycoming County | 5 | 0.9 | −0.3 |
| Wayne County | 3 | 0.9 | −0.3 |
| Chester County | 19 | 0.9 | −0.3 |
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 Montgomery County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Montgomery County?
The Census Bureau counts 43 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Montgomery County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Montgomery 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 — Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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