Pest control workers in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Raleigh County, West Virginia has 6 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees, employing 40 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.7 across West Virginia.
Raleigh County ranks 3 of 8 counties in West Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $58,725 per employee a year.
Across West Virginia, pest control workers earn a median of $37,930 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 40
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.7
Pest control workers in Raleigh County: businesses and jobs
| Raleigh County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 58 | 16,535 |
| Their employees | 40 | 491 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $2,349,000 | $24,914,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.7 | 0.7 | 1.2 |
The homes behind the work in Raleigh County
| Raleigh County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.8% (±0.8 points) | 3.1% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 24.7% (±2.0 points) | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.7% (±1.4 points) | 14.9% | 11.7% |
| Housing units | 34,604 (±36) | 861,325 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 8.7% (±1.4 points) in Raleigh County, lower than across West Virginia (14.9%).
Places in Raleigh County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley | 16,818 | 75.7% | 44.6% |
| Shady Spring | 3,381 | 24.9% | 9.3% |
| Sophia | 1,528 | 69.5% | 41.9% |
| MacArthur | 1,493 | 65.4% | 15.9% |
| Daniels | 1,489 | 68.0% | 7.3% |
| Stanaford | 1,449 | 73.0% | 25.6% |
| Bradley | 1,424 | 34.8% | 30.6% |
| Mabscott | 1,396 | 69.4% | 29.7% |
| Prosperity | 1,389 | 77.2% | 8.1% |
| Crab Orchard | 1,139 | 80.1% | 12.6% |
| Lester | 377 | 44.8% | 25.7% |
Counties in West Virginia with a similar number of exterminating and pest control businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Raleigh County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabell County | 8 | 1.7 | +0.0 |
| Harrison County | 5 | 1.6 | −0.1 |
| Jefferson County | 5 | 2.0 | +0.3 |
| Putnam County | 3 | 1.2 | −0.5 |
| Wood County | 4 | 1.0 | −0.7 |
| Monongalia County | 3 | 0.6 | −1.1 |
Licenses for pest control workers in West Virginia
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 Raleigh County
How many exterminating and pest control businesses are in Raleigh County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 exterminating and pest control businesses with employees in Raleigh County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do pest control workers make in Raleigh County?
Pay is published by state: across West Virginia, pest control workers earn a median of $37,930 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do pest control workers need a license in Raleigh County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by West Virginia, and a city or county in Raleigh 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 West Virginia (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 — Raleigh County, West Virginia
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