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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Pest Control Workers

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

Salary Breakdown

Pest Control Workers

Average

$38,260

ANNUAL

$18.39

HOURLY

Entry Level

$28,950

ANNUAL

$13.92

HOURLY

Mid Level

$36,620

ANNUAL

$17.61

HOURLY

Expert Level

$57,890

ANNUAL

$27.83

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Pest Control Workers

1,550

Projected job openings through 2030


Top Expected Tasks

Pest Control Workers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Pest Control Workers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Chemistry

KNOWLEDGE

Biology

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Writing

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Monitoring

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Speech Clarity

ABILITY

Written Expression


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