Commercial Pest Control recruiters serving Los Angeles.
BLS counts 625 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 Los Angeles.
The same standing pipeline we maintain nationally for Commercial Pest Control, sourced against Los Angeles-based and Los Angeles-adjacent candidates.
Commercial Pest Control Technician
Los Angeles: $47,190 median, 25th-highest of 109 metros
Licensed Pest Control Applicator
Termite / WDI Inspector
Fumigation Technician
Commercial Account Manager
Los Angeles: 50,470 employed · $79,450 median, 8th-highest of 111 metros
Pest Control Branch / Route Manager
Los Angeles: 12,260 employed · $127,500 median, 13th-highest of 112 metros
Pest Control Service Manager
Los Angeles: 104,610 employed · $125,830 median, 13th-highest of 112 metros
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Specialist
Bird / Wildlife Exclusion Technician
Pest Control Sales / Business Development Rep
Los Angeles: 54,950 employed · $74,490 median, 31st-highest of 112 metros
What Commercial Pest Control roles earn in Los Angeles.
Pest control workers in Los Angeles earn a median $47,190, 4% over the $45,250 national figure, and 25th of 109 metros. Pay runs $37,140 at the tenth percentile to $63,830 at the ninetieth.
| Role | Los Angeles median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Pest Control Technician · Licensed Pest Control Applicator · Termite / WDI InspectorPest Control Workers (37-2021) | $47,190 | $37,140–$63,830 | $45,250 | +4% | – |
| Commercial Account ManagerSales Representatives of Services (41-3091) | $79,450 | $43,340–$152,940 | $69,990 | +14% | 50,470 |
| Pest Control Branch / Route ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $127,500 | $70,040–$202,850 | $107,230 | +19% | 12,260 |
| Pest Control Service ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $125,830 | $62,400–$299,990 | $105,770 | +19% | 104,610 |
| Pest Control Sales / Business Development RepSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing (41-4012) | $74,490 | $39,520–$135,830 | $72,080 | +3% | 54,950 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles's commercial pest control market has changed since 2018.
The number of pest control companies in Los Angeles rose from 566 in 2018 to 625 in 2023, up 10%, behind the 16% growth nationally. Headcount at those firms went down 10%, to about 4,471 people, so more firms are sharing fewer workers. Average annual pay there went from $48,572 to $59,111 (+22%), in step with the 22% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pest control companies: business locations | 566 | 625 | +10% |
| Pest control companies: employment | 4,973 | 4,471 | −10% |
| Pest control companies: average annual pay | $48,572 | $59,111 | +22% |
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
How Los Angeles's commercial pest control market compares
Among the 98 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Los Angeles ranks 21st for median pay for pest control workers.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | 1,860 | $48,420 | 2.61 | 116 |
| Riverside | 1,540 | $45,250 | 1.36 | 257 |
| San Diego | 1,230 | $47,470 | 1.21 | 182 |
| San Francisco | 1,210 | $53,380 | 0.77 | 147 |
| San Jose | 590 | $53,050 | 0.79 | 65 |
| Fresno | 480 | $45,730 | 1.53 | 64 |
| Bakersfield | 320 | $45,260 | 1.44 | 61 |
| Stockton | 230 | $47,240 | 1.18 | 29 |
| Modesto | 160 | $47,480 | 1.22 | 34 |
| Los Angeles | – | $47,190 | – | 625 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:Local commercial pest control employers in Los Angeles have been cutting headcount, so the people you want are more likely to be weighing a move than actively looking.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Los Angeles metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Pest Control licensing in California.
Individuals are licensed as Applicators (Branch 2 general pest or Branch 3 wood-destroying organisms), Field Representatives (inspections and contracting in any branch) or Operators (can own a company or serve as its qualifying manager), and Applicators and Field Representatives must work for a registered company. Each license requires passing a board exam and a Live Scan background check, and Operator candidates must also complete pre-operator courses. The same state rules apply in Riverside, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Fresno, Bakersfield, Stockton and Modesto, so candidates licensed there can work in Los Angeles without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Structural Pest Control Board (California Department of Consumer Affairs). Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Los Angeles talent.
The closest metro we cover is Riverside, about 50 miles away, with roughly 1,540 pest control workers. Las Vegas pays the most nearby, a $49,240 median, 4% above Los Angeles. That is the number any Los Angeles offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | – | – | $47,190 |
| Riverside | 49 mi | 1,540 | $45,250 |
| Bakersfield | 101 mi | 320 | $45,260 |
| San Diego | 111 mi | 1,230 | $47,470 |
| Fresno | 205 mi | 480 | $45,730 |
| Las Vegas | 229 mi | 540 | $49,240 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Los Angeles crews.
Not commercial pest control work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Los Angeles in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Hospital expansion (Cedars-Sinai, Kaiser, Children's Hospital)$3B+ across systemsThrough 2028
OR HVAC, isolation rooms, medical gas. Hospital-grade mechanical work in tight supply.
- LAX Modernization Program (Metro Connector + Terminal upgrades)$30B totalThrough 2030
Largest single airport capital program in US. Airport-grade MEP at scale - terminal expansions, automated people mover, consolidated rent-a-car. Decade-long crew demand.
- 2028 LA Olympics infrastructure prep$7B+2025-2028
Venue retrofits, transportation infrastructure, security upgrades. Compressed timeline driving crew premiums.
Showing 3 of 6 projects tracked in this metro. The Los Angeles market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for commercial pest control, and what kills offers in Los Angeles.
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 Los Angeles.
What do pest control workers earn in Los Angeles?
BLS puts the Los Angeles median for pest control workers at $47,190 a year, 4% above the $45,250 national median. That ranks 25th of 109 metros with published figures, in the top quarter. Most of the market sits between $37,140 and $63,830, a 1.7x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. Within California, San Francisco pays more, at $53,380.
Which commercial pest control roles pay the most in Los Angeles?
Of the roles we recruit for, Pest Control Branch / Route Manager pays the most in Los Angeles, a $127,500 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Commercial Pest Control Technician at $47,190, 63% below it. Relative to national pay, Pest Control Service Manager is the strongest-paying role here (19% above).
How many pest control companies operate in Los Angeles?
BLS counted 625 pest control companies in Los Angeles in 2023, employing about 4,471 people between them. Up from 566 in 2018, a 10% increase against 16% growth nationally. That averages 7.2 people per location, so most are small shops. They pay an average of $59,111, 8% above the $54,678 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Los Angeles for pest control workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Riverside (49 miles, about 1,540, $45,250 median), Bakersfield (101 miles, about 320, $45,260 median) and San Diego (111 miles, about 1,230, $47,470 median).
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