Statewide pay Government data
Pest control technicians in New York earn a statewide median of $48,530 a year, 9% above the typical U.S. metro, ranking #8 of 50 states. About 4,220 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
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Pay by city Government data
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| KingstonNEW YORK · NY | $52,700 | $52,329 | 50 |
| New YorkNEW YORK · NY | $49,940 | $44,366 | 4,380 |
| RochesterNEW YORK · NY | $47,350 | $48,797 | 310 |
| BuffaloNEW YORK · NY | $46,110 | $48,109 | 150 |
| SyracuseNEW YORK · NY | $45,670 | $47,701 | 100 |
| Kiryas JoelNEW YORK · NY | $45,460 | $41,546 | 140 |
| AlbanyNEW YORK · NY | $45,390 | $45,588 | 270 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
Pay outside the cities Government data
BLS also reports pay for New York's rural (nonmetropolitan) regions.
BLS OEWS nonmetropolitan areas, May 2025.
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 New York Official source
New York licenses most trades at the city or county level (e.g. New York City). Check with the building or licensing office where you plan to work.
Requirements for pest control technicians vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in New York
All trades in New York.