Pest controller demographics and statistics in the US
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Pest controller gender statistics
12.2% of pest controllers are women and 87.8% of pest controllers are men.
- Male, 87.8%
- Female, 12.2%
Pest controller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.8% |
| Female | 12.2% |
Pest controller gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,836
Female income
$32,802
Pest controller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pest controller positions over time. Currently, 12.2% of pest controllers are female.
Pest controller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.82% | 8.18% |
| 2011 | 92.07% | 7.93% |
| 2012 | 89.32% | 10.68% |
| 2013 | 90.45% | 9.55% |
| 2014 | 87.37% | 12.63% |
| 2015 | 88.65% | 11.35% |
| 2016 | 91.36% | 8.64% |
| 2017 | 92.00% | 8.00% |
| 2018 | 87.71% | 12.29% |
| 2019 | 90.83% | 9.17% |
| 2020 | 86.67% | 13.33% |
| 2021 | 87.82% | 12.18% |
Pest controller related jobs gender ratio
We compared pest controllers 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 Controller | 88% | 12% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Pest controller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pest controllers is White, which makes up 61.3% of all pest controllers. Comparatively, 19.0% of pest controllers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of pest controllers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Pest controller race
| Pest controller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Pest controller race and ethnicity over time
See how pest controller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pest controller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.44% | 12.14% | 1.17% | 17.43% |
| 2011 | 64.80% | 10.93% | 3.78% | 17.08% |
| 2012 | 65.72% | 11.84% | 2.81% | 16.94% |
| 2013 | 69.63% | 10.74% | 1.17% | 16.22% |
| 2014 | 65.85% | 11.87% | 1.69% | 17.45% |
| 2015 | 65.75% | 10.81% | 2.41% | 17.50% |
| 2016 | 67.85% | 11.29% | 2.21% | 14.91% |
| 2017 | 66.09% | 11.02% | 2.22% | 18.16% |
| 2018 | 66.28% | 11.24% | 2.01% | 17.19% |
| 2019 | 67.23% | 11.17% | 1.62% | 17.03% |
| 2020 | 61.87% | 11.80% | 2.59% | 19.11% |
| 2021 | 61.31% | 11.10% | 2.32% | 19.04% |
Pest controller wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pest controllers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White pest controllers have the lowest average salary at $39,296.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,518 |
| White | $39,296 |
| Black or African American | $39,534 |
| Asian | $43,346 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,672 |
Average pest controller age
See how the average age of pest controllers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pest controller 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 controller age breakdown
The average age of pest controllers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the pest controller population.
Pest controller age breakdown
| Pest Controller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Pest controller educational attainment
The most common degree for pest controllers is high school diploma, with 43% of pest controllers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Pest controllers by degree level
| Pest controller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Pest controller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pest controllers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,521 annually. With a Associate degree, pest controllers earn a median annual income of $41,117 compared to $40,924 for pest controllers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,924 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,521 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,117 |
Pest controller employment statistics
Most pest controllers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where pest controllers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pest controllers work.
Pest controller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Pest controller jobs by company type
Employees with the pest controller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pest controllers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pest controller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 5% |
Pest controller jobs by industry
The most common industries for pest controllers are professional, manufacturing and technology.
Pest controller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Pest controller turnover and employment statistics
Pest controller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pest controllers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pest controller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pest controller 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 controller tenure
The average pest controller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 537 pest controllers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pest controller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Pest controller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pest controllers 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 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Housekeeper | 4.45% | 111,501 |
| Pest Controller | 4.84% | - |
| Industrial Cleaner | 4.88% | 79,374 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Stock Room Manager | 7.41% | 80,491 |
Similar pest controller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Housekeeper | 4.45% | 111,501 |
| Industrial Cleaner | 4.88% | 79,374 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Stock Room Manager | 7.41% | 80,491 |
Foreign languages spoken by pest controllers
The most common foreign language among pest controllers is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Samoan at 14.3% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Samoan, 14.3%
- Carrier, 14.3%
Pest controller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Samoan | 14.3% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
