Pest Control Workers

Also Called: Exterminator, Pest Control Technician, Pest Technician, Residential Pest Control Technician

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$30,670

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Pest Control Workers do

Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Construction • Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Building Construction Technology • Facilities Maintenance • Forestry Conservation & Firefighting • Landscaping • Landscaping (HBI) • OCT-Only Construction • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Petroleum Technician • Smart Meter & Instrumentation Technician • Solar Energy • Urban Forestry • Weatherization

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Work Context

  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Telephone
  • Exposed to Contaminants

Tools

  • Animal control traps
  • Dusters
  • Hand sprayers
  • Fog or mist generators
  • Two way radios

Technology

Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Report writing software
Video creation and editing software
YouTube
Data base user interface and query software
Database software
Marathon Data Systems PestPac

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Writing

Knowledge

Business
customer service
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 90% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 9% Post-secondary certificate
  • 1% Some college, no degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Pest Control Workers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Audiovisual Equipment Installers & Repairers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, & Groundskeeping Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Government Property Inspectors & Investigators

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Albuquerque - Job Corps

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Arecibo Job Corps

    Garrochales, Puerto Rico

ACT & College

  • Chippewa Valley Technical College

    Eau Claire, WI

  • Des Moines Area Community College

    Ankeny, IA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Independence
  • Cooperation
  • Stress Tolerance

Values

  • Independence
  • Support
  • Relationships

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Attention
  • Hearing and Speech

This is what Pest Control Workers across the country typically make.

$14.75 / hour
$30,670 /year

Entry Level

$20.90 / hour
$43,470 /year

Median Level

$29.05 / hour
$60,430 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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