Commercial Pest Control recruiters serving Miami.
Miami has 33% more pest control workers per job than the country as a whole, about 2,480 in the metro. BLS counts 683 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 Miami.
BLS counts about 2,480 pest control workers in the Miami metro. Relative to the size of the local economy, pest control workers are far more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 1.33). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Pest Control hub.
Commercial Pest Control Technician
Miami: 2,480 employed · $44,890 median, 54th-highest of 109 metros
Licensed Pest Control Applicator
Termite / WDI Inspector
Fumigation Technician
Commercial Account Manager
Miami: 30,300 employed · $62,090 median, 56th-highest of 111 metros
Pest Control Branch / Route Manager
Miami: $104,010 median, 55th-highest of 112 metros
Pest Control Service Manager
Miami: 74,960 employed · $105,640 median, 44th-highest of 112 metros
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Specialist
Bird / Wildlife Exclusion Technician
Pest Control Sales / Business Development Rep
Miami: 30,740 employed · $62,400 median, 84th-highest of 112 metros
What Commercial Pest Control roles earn in Miami.
Pest control workers in Miami earn a median $44,890, level with the $45,250 national figure, and 54th of 109 metros. Pay runs $36,050 at the tenth percentile to $62,780 at the ninetieth.
| Role | Miami median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Pest Control Technician · Licensed Pest Control Applicator · Termite / WDI InspectorPest Control Workers (37-2021) | $44,890 | $36,050–$62,780 | $45,250 | −1% | 2,480 |
| Commercial Account ManagerSales Representatives of Services (41-3091) | $62,090 | $35,990–$129,950 | $69,990 | −11% | 30,300 |
| Pest Control Branch / Route ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $104,010 | $55,770–$176,020 | $107,230 | −3% | – |
| Pest Control Service ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $105,640 | $49,220–$242,380 | $105,770 | 0% | 74,960 |
| Pest Control Sales / Business Development RepSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing (41-4012) | $62,400 | $36,500–$128,720 | $72,080 | −13% | 30,740 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Miami 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 Miami's commercial pest control market has changed since 2018.
The number of pest control companies in Miami rose from 619 in 2018 to 683 in 2023, up 10%, behind the 16% growth nationally. Headcount at those firms went up 4%, to about 3,909 people. Average annual pay there went from $41,751 to $51,760 (+24%), in step with the 22% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pest control companies: business locations | 619 | 683 | +10% |
| Pest control companies: employment | 3,771 | 3,909 | +4% |
| Pest control companies: average annual pay | $41,751 | $51,760 | +24% |
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
Miami runs 33% more commercial pest control workers per job than the country as a whole — well 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 Miami's commercial pest control market compares
Among the 98 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Miami ranks 4th for headcount, 48th for median pay and 35th for concentration for pest control workers.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 2,480 | $44,890 | 1.33 | 683 |
| Tampa | 1,820 | $45,190 | 1.91 | 332 |
| Orlando | 1,560 | $44,800 | 1.67 | 268 |
| Jacksonville | 1,030 | $43,580 | 2.04 | 149 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | 600 | $44,490 | 2.96 | 122 |
| North Port-Sarasota | 550 | $44,830 | 2.44 | 105 |
| Deltona-Daytona | 340 | $44,430 | 2.36 | 92 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne | 340 | $45,450 | 2.08 | 81 |
| Pensacola | 310 | $38,910 | 2.44 | 49 |
| Port St. Lucie | 280 | $44,690 | 2.47 | 74 |
| Lakeland | 240 | $44,130 | 1.40 | 64 |
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 Miami, the pool is deep but local employers have been cutting headcount. Experienced people are here, and some will be open to a move, so a clear offer and a defined path up usually beat a higher posted rate.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Miami metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Pest Control licensing in Florida.
Pest control businesses are licensed by FDACS and operate under a certified operator in charge. The licensee and that operator must get each employee an FDACS identification card within 30 days of hire, and applicants for the card must have at least 5 days of field training under a certified operator's direct supervision. The same state rules apply in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, North Port-Sarasota, Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Lakeland, Deltona-Daytona, Palm Bay-Melbourne, Port St. Lucie and Pensacola, so candidates licensed there can work in Miami without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Confirm current rules with the agency.
We have not closed a commercial pest control search in Miami yet. Here is what we have closed.
These are other trades in the same market. We would rather show you the searches we have actually run in Miami than imply a record in this trade that we do not have yet.
- Senior SuperintendentTwelve days to place a superintendent with 25 years and a civil engineering degree onto high-end South Florida builds.
- Construction Project ManagerA project manager who speaks both design and jobsite - nine days to hire.
- Safety ManagerAn EHS leader who walks jobsites rather than managing compliance from a desk.
Nearby markets competing for Miami talent.
The closest metro we cover is Port St. Lucie, about 105 miles away, with roughly 280 pest control workers (0.1 times Miami's 2,480). Pay is close across the region: medians run from $44,130 in Lakeland to $45,450 in Palm Bay-Melbourne, against $44,890 here. Miami 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | – | 2,480 | $44,890 |
| Port St. Lucie | 105 mi | 280 | $44,690 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | 122 mi | 600 | $44,490 |
| North Port-Sarasota | 154 mi | 550 | $44,830 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne | 158 mi | 340 | $45,450 |
| Lakeland | 190 mi | 240 | $44,130 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Miami crews.
Not commercial pest control work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Miami in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Hospital expansion (Jackson Health, Baptist Health, Memorial)$3B+ aggregated2024-2028
Major mechanical scope. Hospital-grade HVAC + isolation rooms + medical gas in tight supply.
- Hotel/resort construction pipeline (downtown + Miami Beach)$4B+ rollingOngoing
Hospitality is Miami's construction backbone. High-spec finishes, specialty MEP, oceanfront-resilient envelope design.
- PortMiami expansion + cruise terminal modernization$1.5B+Through 2028
Heavy civil, terminal MEP, cruise-passenger handling systems. Specialty maritime construction.
Showing 3 of 6 projects tracked in this metro. The Miami market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for commercial pest control, and what kills offers in Miami.
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 Miami.
What do pest control workers earn in Miami?
BLS puts the Miami median for pest control workers at $44,890 a year, about the same as the $45,250 national median. That ranks 54th of 109 metros with published figures, in the middle of the pack. Most of the market sits between $36,050 and $62,780, a 1.7x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. No other Florida metro we cover pays more for this work.
Is it hard to hire pest control workers in Miami?
Not by national standards. Pest control workers make up 33% more of the Miami workforce than they do nationally, about 2,480 people. The 683 pest control companies here average about 5.7 employees per location, mostly small shops, so candidates often know every employer in town by name. With 10% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial pest control roles pay the most in Miami?
Of the roles we recruit for, Pest Control Service Manager pays the most in Miami, a $105,640 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Commercial Pest Control Technician at $44,890, 58% below it. Pest Control Sales / Business Development Rep trails national pay the most (13% below).
How many pest control companies operate in Miami?
BLS counted 683 pest control companies in Miami in 2023, employing about 3,909 people between them. Up from 619 in 2018, a 10% increase against 16% growth nationally. That averages 5.7 people per location, so most are small shops. They pay an average of $51,760, 5% below the $54,678 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Miami for pest control workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Port St. Lucie (105 miles, about 280, $44,690 median), Cape Coral-Fort Myers (122 miles, about 600, $44,490 median) and North Port-Sarasota (154 miles, about 550, $44,830 median).
Plenty of people. Few of them looking.
Miami has one of the deeper pools of pest control workers we cover, but the best of them are already working. Let's find the ones ready to move.
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