NYC Hired: Pest Control Workers

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

Starting at:
$23,170
($11/hour)

Middle:
$42,930
($20/hour)

Up to:
$48,400
($23/hour)

Average:
$39,990
($19/hour)

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.