Pest control applicator demographics and statistics in the US
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Pest control applicator demographics by:
Pest control applicator gender statistics
8.7% of pest control applicators are women and 91.3% of pest control applicators are men.
- Male, 91.3%
- Female, 8.7%
Pest control applicator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.3% |
| Female | 8.7% |
Pest control applicator gender pay gap
Women earn 77¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,979
Female income
$33,925
Pest control applicator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pest control applicator positions over time. Currently, 8.7% of pest control applicators are female.
Pest control applicator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.24% | 5.76% |
| 2011 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2012 | 92.41% | 7.59% |
| 2013 | 93.24% | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 90.97% | 9.03% |
| 2015 | 91.92% | 8.08% |
| 2016 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 2017 | 94.37% | 5.63% |
| 2018 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2019 | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 2020 | 90.45% | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
Pest control applicator related jobs gender ratio
We compared pest control applicators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, duct cleaner and floor polisher have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Maid Supervisor | 6% | 94% |
| Maid Housekeeper | 9% | 91% |
| Chambermaid | 9% | 91% |
| Pest Control Applicator | 91% | 9% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Pest control applicator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pest control applicators is White, which makes up 60.8% of all pest control applicators. Comparatively, 21.5% of pest control applicators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of pest control applicators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.5%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Pest control applicator race
| Pest control applicator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Pest control applicator race and ethnicity over time
See how pest control applicator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pest control applicator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.90% | 10.41% | 1.10% | 19.90% |
| 2011 | 64.26% | 9.20% | 3.71% | 19.55% |
| 2012 | 65.19% | 10.11% | 2.75% | 19.41% |
| 2013 | 69.09% | 9.01% | 1.11% | 18.69% |
| 2014 | 65.31% | 10.14% | 1.62% | 19.91% |
| 2015 | 65.22% | 9.08% | 2.35% | 19.97% |
| 2016 | 67.32% | 9.56% | 2.14% | 17.38% |
| 2017 | 65.56% | 9.28% | 2.16% | 20.63% |
| 2018 | 65.75% | 9.51% | 1.94% | 19.66% |
| 2019 | 66.70% | 9.44% | 1.55% | 19.50% |
| 2020 | 61.33% | 10.06% | 2.52% | 21.58% |
| 2021 | 60.78% | 9.37% | 2.26% | 21.50% |
Pest control applicator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pest control applicators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White pest control applicators have the lowest average salary at $42,021.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,303 |
| White | $42,021 |
| Black or African American | $42,322 |
| Asian | $47,200 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,332 |
Average pest control applicator age
See how the average age of pest control applicators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pest control applicator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | |
| White | 38 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
Pest control applicator age breakdown
The average age of pest control applicators is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the pest control applicator population.
Pest control applicator age breakdown
| Pest Control Applicator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Pest control applicator educational attainment
The most common degree for pest control applicators is bachelor's degree, with 43% of pest control applicators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 18%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Pest control applicators by degree level
| Pest control applicator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Pest control applicator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pest control applicators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $55,268 annually. With a Associate degree, pest control applicators earn a median annual income of $44,338 compared to $44,092 for pest control applicators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,092 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,268 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,338 |
Pest control applicator employment statistics
Company size where pest control applicators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pest control applicators work.
Pest control applicator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Pest control applicator turnover and employment statistics
Pest control applicator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pest control applicators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pest control applicator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pest control applicator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.79% |
| 2011 | 8.39% |
| 2012 | 5.88% |
| 2013 | 7.01% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.26% |
| 2017 | 3.25% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 3.62% |
| 2020 | 6.55% |
| 2021 | 6.42% |
Average pest control applicator tenure
The average pest control applicator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 108 pest control applicators resumes in Zippia's database.
Pest control applicator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Pest control applicator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pest control applicators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Maid Housekeeper | 4.45% | 54,256 |
| Pest Control Applicator | 4.84% | - |
| Duct Cleaner | 4.88% | 35,485 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Supervisor | 7.41% | 5,804 |
Similar pest control applicator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Maid Housekeeper | 4.45% | 54,256 |
| Duct Cleaner | 4.88% | 35,485 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Supervisor | 7.41% | 5,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by pest control applicators
- Polish, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Pest control applicator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |