Pest control workers in Putnam County, Tennessee
Putnam County, Tennessee has 7 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 55 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.3 across Tennessee.
Putnam County ranks 10 of 34 counties in Tennessee for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $59,327 per employee a year.
Across Tennessee, pest control workers earn a median of $43,870 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 7
- Their employees
- 55
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.9
Pest control workers in Putnam County: businesses and jobs
| Putnam County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 7 | 424 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 55 | 4,216 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $3,263,000 | $217,219,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Putnam County
| Putnam County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.3% (±0.7 points) | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 38.8% (±2.0 points) | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.6% (±0.6 points) | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 36,506 (±107) | 3,143,670 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.3% (±0.7 points) in Putnam County, lower than across Tennessee (6.0%).
Households that rent: 38.8% (±2.0 points) in Putnam County, higher than across Tennessee (33.1%).
Homes built before 1940: 2.6% (±0.6 points) in Putnam County, lower than across Tennessee (5.6%).
Places in Putnam County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookeville | 36,088 | 35.0% | 58.9% |
| Algood | 4,036 | 23.3% | 45.0% |
| Monterey | 2,768 | 62.6% | 41.4% |
| Baxter | 1,361 | 37.1% | 32.8% |
Counties in Tennessee with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Putnam County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County | 44 | 2.0 | +0.1 |
| Madison County | 9 | 2.0 | +0.1 |
| Tipton County | 5 | 2.0 | +0.1 |
| Hamblen County | 5 | 1.8 | −0.1 |
| Greene County | 7 | 2.1 | +0.2 |
| Sumner County | 18 | 2.2 | +0.2 |
Licenses for pest control workers in Tennessee
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 Putnam County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Putnam County?
The Census Bureau counts 7 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Putnam County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Putnam County?
Pay is published by state: across Tennessee, pest control workers earn a median of $43,870 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Putnam County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Tennessee, and a city or county in Putnam 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 Tennessee (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 — Putnam County, Tennessee
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