Pest control workers in Chester County, South Carolina
Chester County, South Carolina has 3 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 8 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.7 across South Carolina.
Chester County ranks 10 of 25 counties in South Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $16,125 per employee a year.
Across South Carolina, pest control workers earn a median of $37,960 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 8
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.0
Pest control workers in Chester County: businesses and jobs
| Chester County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 407 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 8 | 3,568 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $129,000 | $172,128,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Chester County
| Chester County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 21.6% (±2.5 points) | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.3% (±1.7 points) | 3.6% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 14,807 (±46) | 2,443,039 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 0.2% (±0.2 points) in Chester County, lower than across South Carolina (5.6%).
Households that rent: 21.6% (±2.5 points) in Chester County, lower than across South Carolina (28.1%).
Homes built before 1940: 9.3% (±1.7 points) in Chester County, higher than across South Carolina (3.6%).
Places in Chester County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 5,218 | 75.3% | 40.9% |
| Eureka Mill | 1,813 | 45.9% | 12.2% |
| Great Falls | 1,690 | 91.8% | 17.9% |
| Fort Lawn | 1,388 | 26.2% | 30.0% |
| Richburg | 397 | 61.3% | 2.9% |
| Lowrys | 303 | 52.9% | 12.4% |
Counties in South Carolina with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Chester County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horry County | 44 | 2.0 | −0.0 |
| Greenwood County | 7 | 2.2 | +0.2 |
| Dorchester County | 15 | 2.2 | +0.2 |
| Beaufort County | 23 | 2.2 | +0.2 |
| Sumter County | 11 | 2.3 | +0.3 |
| Anderson County | 16 | 1.7 | −0.3 |
Licenses for pest control workers in South 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 Chester County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Chester County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Chester County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Chester County?
Pay is published by state: across South Carolina, pest control workers earn a median of $37,960 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Chester County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Carolina, and a city or county in Chester 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 South 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 — Chester County, South Carolina
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