Pest control workers in Hidalgo County, Texas
Hidalgo County, Texas has 21 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 122 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.2 across Texas.
Hidalgo County ranks 75 of 75 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $40,951 per employee a year.
Across Texas, pest control workers earn a median of $43,470 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 21
- Their employees
- 122
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.7
Pest control workers in Hidalgo County: businesses and jobs
| Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 21 | 1,498 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 122 | 13,034 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $4,996,000 | $678,121,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Hidalgo County
| Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.8% (±0.3 points) | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 32.5% (±0.7 points) | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.0% (±0.1 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 308,556 (±148) | 12,128,515 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.8% (±0.3 points) in Hidalgo County, lower than across Texas (10.9%).
Households that rent: 32.5% (±0.7 points) in Hidalgo County, lower than across Texas (37.4%).
Homes built before 1940: 1.0% (±0.1 points) in Hidalgo County, lower than across Texas (3.1%).
Places in Hidalgo County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | 145,385 | 25.3% | 40.5% |
| Edinburg | 104,550 | 17.0% | 46.7% |
| Mission | 87,038 | 15.1% | 28.6% |
| Pharr | 80,333 | 18.7% | 40.9% |
| Weslaco | 42,229 | 24.5% | 43.6% |
| San Juan | 36,149 | 17.9% | 20.2% |
| Alamo | 20,255 | 17.9% | 25.8% |
| Alton | 20,214 | 9.5% | 45.0% |
| Donna | 16,833 | 32.1% | 42.5% |
| Mercedes | 16,733 | 31.3% | 37.2% |
| Palmview | 15,921 | 10.7% | 23.8% |
| Hidalgo | 14,498 | 2.3% | 19.8% |
| La Homa | 11,285 | 3.4% | 21.3% |
| Murillo | 8,883 | 6.7% | 19.1% |
| Salida del Sol Estates | 7,766 | 0.4% | 18.0% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Hidalgo County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County | 5 | 0.8 | +0.1 |
| Liberty County | 3 | 0.8 | +0.1 |
| Ector County | 6 | 0.9 | +0.2 |
| Harris County | 174 | 0.9 | +0.2 |
| Hunt County | 4 | 0.9 | +0.2 |
| Lubbock County | 13 | 0.9 | +0.3 |
Licenses for pest control workers in Texas
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 Hidalgo County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Hidalgo County?
The Census Bureau counts 21 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Hidalgo County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Hidalgo County?
Pay is published by state: across Texas, pest control workers earn a median of $43,470 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Hidalgo County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Hidalgo 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 Texas (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 — Hidalgo County, Texas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .