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Pest Control Technician

Agriculture, Horticulture, & the Outdoors
Landscaping and Gardening
Pest Control Technician

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

At a Glance

Pest Control Technician earns an average of $35,600/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 0 years. Top skills: Pest Control, Valid Driver's License, English Language.

Avg Annual Salary

$35,600/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

0 years

Job Postings

6

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Pest Control Workers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$44,730/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+4.9%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (11)

Pest Control

5.0

Vehicle Maintenance

4.7

Good Driving Record

4.4

Field Service Management

4.3

General Mathematics

4.3

Safety Procedures

4.2

Customer Relationship Management

4.0

Technical Training

3.9

Pesticide Application

3.9

Lifting Ability

3.7

Pesticides

3.6

Common Skills (18)

Communication

4.8

Strong Work Ethic

4.8

Sales

4.8

Computer Literacy

4.7

Memos

4.6

Arithmetic

4.5

Customer Service

4.5

Self-Motivation

4.3

Honesty

4.1

Self-Discipline

4.0

Self-Starter

4.0

Literacy

3.8

Interpersonal Communications

3.8

Enthusiasm

3.6

Teamwork

3.5

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

5.0

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