Pest Control Workers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$45,250/yr
Typical range
$37,440 – $49,600
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Pest Control Workers does
Inspect properties, identify pest infestations, and apply treatments using chemicals or other methods to eliminate unwanted insects and rodents. Require knowledge of pest biology and safety protocols for handling pesticides.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,840/yr
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers — $39,150/yr
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $35,510/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers — $49,100/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — $58,430/yr
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