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Pest Control Workers in The United States
(Encargados del control de plagas)
Pest Control Workers -- Spray or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill pests and vermin, such as mice, termites, and roaches, that infest buildings and surrounding areas.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 37-2021.00 |
| Career Interests | RC |
| Minimum education required | (High school) High school diploma or equivalent |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (Mod OJT) Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.7 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 84,500 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 90,400 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 12,600 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $24,920 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $39,910 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $60,320 |
| Career Cluster | Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Agricultura, alimento y recursos naturales) |
| Major Occupational Group | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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