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Job outlook for pest control technicians in the United States
Pest control technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected pest control technician job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 6,100 new jobs for pest control technicians are projected over the next decade.
Pest control technician salaries have increased 14% for pest control technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 71,733 pest control technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 38,055 active pest control technician job openings in the US.
The average pest control technician salary is $37,340.
Are pest control technician jobs in demand?
Yes, pest control technician jobs are in demand. Pest control technician demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Pest control technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of pest control technician jobs and the average pest control technician salary over time.
Pest control technician jobs over time
Pest control technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71,733 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 66,851 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 66,759 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 64,952 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 63,129 | 0.02% |
Average pest control technician salary over time
Pest control technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,340 | $17.95 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $36,856 | $17.72 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $35,158 | $16.90 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $33,934 | $16.31 | +4.0% |
| 2021 | $32,621 | $15.68 | +2.7% |
Pest control technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of pest control technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where pest control technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for pest control technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 239 | 18% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,178 | 17% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 108 | 15% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 188 | 14% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 131 | 14% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 83 | 13% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,227 | 12% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 982 | 12% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 703 | 12% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 670 | 12% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 363 | 12% |
| 12 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 84 | 12% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,102 | 11% |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 649 | 11% |
| 15 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 623 | 11% |
| 16 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 562 | 11% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 379 | 11% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 350 | 11% |
| 19 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 911 | 10% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 102 | 10% |
Most common cities for pest control technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglasville | 3 | 9% | $31,192 |
| 2 | Canton | 2 | 8% | $31,234 |
| 3 | Dalton | 2 | 6% | $31,304 |
| 4 | Macon | 4 | 4% | $31,087 |
| 5 | Roswell | 3 | 3% | $31,211 |
| 6 | Alpharetta | 2 | 3% | $31,213 |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 2 | 3% | $32,913 |
| 8 | Columbus | 3 | 2% | $31,113 |
| 9 | Tempe | 3 | 2% | $35,307 |
| 10 | Raleigh | 4 | 1% | $33,455 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $31,184 |
| 12 | Chesapeake | 2 | 1% | $36,097 |
| 13 | Hampton | 2 | 1% | $36,297 |