Pay by city Government data
BLS publishes pest control technician pay for 1 District of Columbia metro: Washington.
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| WashingtonDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA · DC | $48,010 | $44,093 | 1,630 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
The job (national)
Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.
Nationally, jobs are projected to grow 5.5% from 2025 to 2035, with about 13,700 openings a year. Typical training: moderate-term on-the-job training.
Nationally, pest control technicians have 150 injuries or illnesses serious enough to miss work per 10,000 full-time workers, 1.7× the rate for all jobs (87). The most common cause is falls, slips and trips.
What the work is like Government data
How often pest control technicians deal with each condition, from surveys of workers in the job.
Getting started usually takes some preparation (high school plus months of training).
O*NET 31.0 Work Context and Job Zones (U.S. Department of Labor), national.
Licensing in District of Columbia Official source
The main state licensing office in District of Columbia is the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. It can point you to the right license for pest control technicians.
Official District of Columbia licensing site ↗
Requirements for pest control technicians vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in District of Columbia
All trades in District of Columbia.