Pest Control Workers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.
Median pay: $45,250/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +4.9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 13,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Record work activities performed.
• Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall, or roof porosity and access to infested locations.
• Recommend treatment and prevention methods for pest problems to clients.
• Spray or dust chemical solutions, powders, or gases into rooms, onto clothing, furnishings, or wood, or over marshlands, ditches, or catch basins.
• Clean work site after completion of job.
• Drive truck equipped with power spraying equipment.
• Measure area dimensions requiring treatment, calculate fumigant requirements, and estimate cost for service.
• Study preliminary reports or diagrams of infested area and determine treatment type required to eliminate and prevent recurrence of infestation.
What's the median pay for Pest Control Workers?
The median pay for Pest Control Workers is $45,250 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Pest Control Workers?
Employment for Pest Control Workers is projected to change +4.9% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Pest Control Workers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Pest Control Workers?
About 13,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.