Pest Control Workers
Pest control workers use chemicals and other methods to destroy or drive away bugs and rodents
9%
33%
58%
National data for pest control workers (SOC 37-2021).
$24,240
$34,860
$48,010
$11.65
$16.76
$23.08
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Complete on-the-job training
  • There are three levels of pest control worker--technician, applicator, and supervisor

    • Hours

  • May work part time or full time. Most work full time.
  • May work overtime during busy seasons.
  • May work evenings and weekends to meet with customers.
  • Travel to visit customers.
    • PEST CONTROL WORKERS will:
  • Kill or drive away pests from rats to fleas
  • Use a variety of chemicals and tools
    • PEST CONTROL WORKERS frequently:
  • Locate and identify pests.
    • It is important that PEST CONTROL WORKERS be able to:
  • Use their knowledge of pests' habits to select the best method to kill or drive pests away.
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