U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsApply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62,490 | 2.0 % | $15.62 | $32,480 | 1.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.78 | $12.00 | $14.59 | $18.20 | $22.56 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $20,340 | $24,960 | $30,340 | $37,850 | $46,930 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 59,390 | 3.36 | $15.52 | $32,290 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 1,020 | 0.02 | $17.84 | $37,100 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 260 | 0.01 | $24.83 | $51,650 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 220 | 0.00 | $13.63 | $28,350 |
| Employment Services | 210 | 0.01 | $14.22 | $29,580 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 59,390 | 3.36 | $15.52 | $32,290 |
| Grain and Oilseed Milling | 50 | 0.09 | $17.43 | $36,260 |
| Animal Food Manufacturing | 40 | 0.09 | $15.58 | $32,400 |
| Other Food Manufacturing | 40 | 0.03 | $17.34 | $36,070 |
| Facilities Support Services | 30 | 0.02 | $17.17 | $35,720 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 260 | 0.01 | $24.83 | $51,650 |
| Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing | 50 | 0.02 | $19.63 | $40,830 |
| Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing | 30 | 0.02 | $18.42 | $38,310 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 1,020 | 0.02 | $17.84 | $37,100 |
| Grain and Oilseed Milling | 50 | 0.09 | $17.43 | $36,260 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 8,800 | 0.63 | 1.28 | $16.96 | $35,270 |
| Florida | 8,720 | 1.23 | 2.50 | $13.57 | $28,230 |
| Texas | 4,760 | 0.47 | 0.96 | $17.30 | $35,990 |
| Georgia | 3,280 | 0.88 | 1.78 | $15.26 | $31,740 |
| New York | 2,620 | 0.31 | 0.64 | $16.09 | $33,470 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8,720 | 1.23 | 2.50 | $13.57 | $28,230 |
| Alabama | 1,860 | 1.03 | 2.10 | $13.38 | $27,820 |
| South Carolina | 1,670 | 0.96 | 1.95 | $13.95 | $29,020 |
| Georgia | 3,280 | 0.88 | 1.78 | $15.26 | $31,740 |
| Arkansas | 930 | 0.82 | 1.66 | $12.98 | $27,010 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 60 | 0.22 | 0.45 | $21.85 | $45,450 |
| District of Columbia | 40 | 0.06 | 0.11 | $21.82 | $45,380 |
| Massachusetts | 860 | 0.27 | 0.56 | $19.11 | $39,740 |
| Washington | 560 | 0.21 | 0.43 | $18.77 | $39,040 |
| Maine | 130 | 0.22 | 0.46 | $18.23 | $37,920 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,990 | 0.52 | 1.06 | $15.16 | $31,540 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,860 | 0.84 | 1.72 | $16.55 | $34,430 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,710 | 0.34 | 0.70 | $17.29 | $35,950 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee, FL | 1,210 | 1.26 | 2.56 | $14.92 | $31,030 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 1,130 | 1.04 | 2.11 | $14.04 | $29,190 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,090 | 0.65 | 1.32 | $18.36 | $38,180 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,070 | 0.54 | 1.09 | (8) | (8) |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 1,020 | 0.82 | 1.67 | $16.72 | $34,780 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 970 | 0.39 | 0.79 | $14.97 | $31,130 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 950 | 0.69 | 1.41 | $17.37 | $36,120 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda, FL | 100 | 2.69 | 5.48 | $16.64 | $34,600 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | 540 | 2.27 | 4.61 | $12.94 | $26,920 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | 320 | 2.14 | 4.36 | $12.95 | $26,940 |
| Decatur, AL | 110 | 2.12 | 4.31 | $12.66 | $26,340 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | 400 | 2.05 | 4.18 | $13.43 | $27,930 |
| Ocala, FL | 180 | 2.05 | 4.17 | $12.99 | $27,020 |
| Valdosta, GA | 90 | 1.85 | 3.77 | $13.71 | $28,510 |
| Danville, IL | 50 | 1.70 | 3.47 | $14.57 | $30,310 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | 70 | 1.69 | 3.45 | $16.52 | $34,360 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 190 | 1.63 | 3.31 | $14.00 | $29,120 |