Commercial Pest Control recruiters serving Dallas-Fort Worth.
At a $38,330 median, pest control workers in Dallas-Fort Worth earn 15% less than nationally; about 2,870 work in the metro. BLS counts 400 business locations of pest control companies across the metro. Below: local pay for every role we staff, the state licensing rules that apply and the nearby markets competing for the same people.
Positions we recruit for in Dallas-Fort Worth.
BLS counts about 2,870 pest control workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Relative to the size of the local economy, pest control workers are more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 1.07). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Pest Control hub.
Commercial Pest Control Technician
Dallas-Fort Worth: 2,870 employed · $38,330 median, 95th-highest of 109 metros
Licensed Pest Control Applicator
Termite / WDI Inspector
Fumigation Technician
Commercial Account Manager
Dallas-Fort Worth: 43,560 employed · $63,280 median, 46th-highest of 111 metros
Pest Control Branch / Route Manager
Dallas-Fort Worth: 9,600 employed · $104,790 median, 51st-highest of 112 metros
Pest Control Service Manager
Dallas-Fort Worth: 125,090 employed · $111,010 median, 33rd-highest of 112 metros
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Specialist
Bird / Wildlife Exclusion Technician
Pest Control Sales / Business Development Rep
Dallas-Fort Worth: 29,100 employed · $64,940 median, 61st-highest of 112 metros
What Commercial Pest Control roles earn in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Pest control workers in Dallas-Fort Worth earn a median $38,330, 15% under the $45,250 national figure, and 95th of 109 metros. Pay runs $30,750 at the tenth percentile to $62,230 at the ninetieth.
| Role | Dallas-Fort Worth median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Pest Control Technician · Licensed Pest Control Applicator · Termite / WDI InspectorPest Control Workers (37-2021) | $38,330 | $30,750–$62,230 | $45,250 | −15% | 2,870 |
| Commercial Account ManagerSales Representatives of Services (41-3091) | $63,280 | $34,370–$128,750 | $69,990 | −10% | 43,560 |
| Pest Control Branch / Route ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $104,790 | $69,780–$195,000 | $107,230 | −2% | 9,600 |
| Pest Control Service ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $111,010 | $46,710–$279,830 | $105,770 | +5% | 125,090 |
| Pest Control Sales / Business Development RepSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing (41-4012) | $64,940 | $37,200–$138,470 | $72,080 | −10% | 29,100 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide. A metro ranking counts only the metros where BLS publishes that occupation.
How Dallas-Fort Worth's commercial pest control market has changed since 2018.
The number of pest control companies in Dallas-Fort Worth rose from 353 in 2018 to 400 in 2023, up 13%, close to the 16% national change. Headcount at those firms went up 18%, to about 4,140 people. Average annual pay there went from $46,192 to $55,276 (+20%), in step with the 22% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pest control companies: business locations | 353 | 400 | +13% |
| Pest control companies: employment | 3,506 | 4,140 | +18% |
| Pest control companies: average annual pay | $46,192 | $55,276 | +20% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
Free Commercial Pest Control hiring resources.
Definitive Guide to Commercial Pest Control · 2026 Commercial Pest Control Salary Guide · 3-Step Interview Guide for Commercial Pest Control
Dallas-Fort Worth runs 7% more commercial pest control workers per job than the country as a whole — above the national concentration. More per job means more people to reach, and more employers reaching them.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 , Pest Control Workers. Metro-wide figures for the base occupation; the wage table above is role-specific and commercial.
How Dallas-Fort Worth's commercial pest control market compares
Among the 98 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Dallas-Fort Worth ranks 3rd for headcount, 88th for median pay and 46th for concentration for pest control workers.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 2,870 | $38,330 | 1.07 | 400 |
| Houston | 2,170 | $37,200 | 1.00 | 307 |
| Austin | 1,100 | $43,600 | 1.29 | 128 |
| San Antonio | 730 | $37,410 | 0.99 | 122 |
| El Paso | 130 | $30,330 | 0.56 | 32 |
| McAllen | 80 | $36,060 | 0.42 | 22 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial pest control employers in Dallas-Fort Worth, the pool is about the national norm for its size and local employers are adding people, so expect competing offers on experienced candidates and keep the process short.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Pest Control licensing in Texas.
Pest control companies need a business license and certified applicators, who must pass the General Standards exam and a category exam (such as Pest or Termite) and complete yearly CEUs. New technicians start as apprentices with required classroom and on-the-job training, then become licensed technicians who meet in person with their supervising certified applicator once a week and complete 8 training hours a year. The same state rules apply in Houston, San Antonio, Austin, McAllen and El Paso, so candidates licensed there can work in Dallas-Fort Worth without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Texas Department of Agriculture, Structural Pest Control Service. Confirm current rules with the agency.
We have not closed a commercial pest control search in Dallas-Fort Worth yet. Here is what we have closed.
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Nearby markets competing for Dallas-Fort Worth talent.
The closest metro we cover is Austin, about 180 miles away, with roughly 1,100 pest control workers (0.4 times Dallas-Fort Worth's 2,870). Austin pays the most nearby, a $43,600 median, 14% above Dallas-Fort Worth. That is the number any Dallas-Fort Worth offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move. Dallas-Fort Worth is the largest market for this work in the region, so nearby metros tend to recruit from here rather than the other way round.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth | – | 2,870 | $38,330 |
| Austin | 182 mi | 1,100 | $43,600 |
| Oklahoma City | 190 mi | 570 | $39,610 |
| Houston | 225 mi | 2,170 | $37,200 |
| Tulsa | 237 mi | 370 | $39,670 |
| San Antonio | 253 mi | 730 | $37,410 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Dallas-Fort Worth crews.
Not commercial pest control work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Dallas-Fort Worth in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Goldman Sachs Dallas campus$500MOpens 2027
5,000+ permanent jobs, multi-year construction phase driving demand for high-end commercial finish work.
- DFW Airport Terminal F$1.6B2024-2027
Heavy mechanical, electrical, and specialty trade demand. Phased construction means rolling crew needs.
- TxDOT I-635 LBJ East expansion$1.74BSubstantially complete as of mid-2026; only finishing touches (landscaping, sod, paint) remain
A historical example of the heavy civil and paving capacity this metro delivers, not an active current driver at its earlier scale. Operators, foremen, and plant managers were in tightest supply during the main build.
Showing 3 of 5 projects tracked in this metro. The Dallas-Fort Worth market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for commercial pest control, and what kills offers in Dallas-Fort Worth.
The 2 credentials that gate the work and the 3 things that most often end a commercial pest control offer are the same in every market, kept in one place: Commercial Pest Control credentials and offer risks, each linked to the body that issues it. What is local is the licensing rule above and the pay further up this page.
Frequently asked - Commercial Pest Control hiring in Dallas-Fort Worth.
What do pest control workers earn in Dallas-Fort Worth?
BLS puts the Dallas-Fort Worth median for pest control workers at $38,330 a year, 15% below the $45,250 national median. That ranks 95th of 109 metros with published figures, in the bottom quarter. Most of the market sits between $30,750 and $62,230, a 2.0x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. Within Texas, Austin pays more, at $43,600.
Is it hard to hire pest control workers in Dallas-Fort Worth?
It is about average. Pest control workers are as common in Dallas-Fort Worth as they are nationally (location quotient 1.07), with about 2,870 in the metro. The 400 pest control companies here average about 10 employees per location. With 13% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial pest control roles pay the most in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Of the roles we recruit for, Pest Control Service Manager pays the most in Dallas-Fort Worth, a $111,010 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Commercial Pest Control Technician at $38,330, 65% below it. Relative to national pay, Pest Control Service Manager is the strongest-paying role here (5% above). Commercial Pest Control Technician trails national pay the most (15% below).
How many pest control companies operate in Dallas-Fort Worth?
BLS counted 400 pest control companies in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2023, employing about 4,140 people between them. Up from 353 in 2018, a 13% increase against 16% growth nationally. That averages 10 people per location. They pay about the national average of $54,678.
Which nearby metros compete with Dallas-Fort Worth for pest control workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Austin (182 miles, about 1,100, $43,600 median), Oklahoma City (190 miles, about 570, $39,610 median) and Houston (225 miles, about 2,170, $37,200 median). Austin pays 14% more, which is where Dallas-Fort Worth employers tend to lose people.
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