Commercial Pest Control recruiters serving North Port-Sarasota.
North Port-Sarasota has 144% more pest control workers per job than the country as a whole, about 550 in the metro. BLS counts 105 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 North Port-Sarasota.
BLS counts about 550 pest control workers in the North Port-Sarasota metro. Relative to the size of the local economy, pest control workers are far more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 2.44). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Pest Control hub.
Commercial Pest Control Technician
North Port-Sarasota: 550 employed · $44,830 median, 56th-highest of 109 metros
Licensed Pest Control Applicator
Termite / WDI Inspector
Fumigation Technician
Commercial Account Manager
North Port-Sarasota: 3,570 employed · $57,780 median, 90th-highest of 111 metros
Pest Control Branch / Route Manager
North Port-Sarasota: 400 employed · $90,980 median, 106th-highest of 112 metros
Pest Control Service Manager
North Port-Sarasota: 8,610 employed · $94,900 median, 91st-highest of 112 metros
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Specialist
Bird / Wildlife Exclusion Technician
Pest Control Sales / Business Development Rep
North Port-Sarasota: 3,410 employed · $63,240 median, 77th-highest of 112 metros
What Commercial Pest Control roles earn in North Port-Sarasota.
Pest control workers in North Port-Sarasota earn a median $44,830, level with the $45,250 national figure, and 56th of 109 metros. Pay runs $36,420 at the tenth percentile to $62,090 at the ninetieth.
| Role | North Port-Sarasota median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Pest Control Technician · Licensed Pest Control Applicator · Termite / WDI InspectorPest Control Workers (37-2021) | $44,830 | $36,420–$62,090 | $45,250 | −1% | 550 |
| Commercial Account ManagerSales Representatives of Services (41-3091) | $57,780 | $35,110–$121,900 | $69,990 | −17% | 3,570 |
| Pest Control Branch / Route ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $90,980 | $49,800–$164,940 | $107,230 | −15% | 400 |
| Pest Control Service ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $94,900 | $49,690–$214,380 | $105,770 | −10% | 8,610 |
| Pest Control Sales / Business Development RepSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing (41-4012) | $63,240 | $38,850–$126,720 | $72,080 | −12% | 3,410 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, North Port-Sarasota 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 North Port-Sarasota's commercial pest control market has changed since 2018.
The number of pest control companies in North Port-Sarasota rose from 104 in 2018 to 105 in 2023, up 1%, behind the 16% growth nationally. Headcount at those firms went down 25%, to about 842 people, so more firms are sharing fewer workers. Average annual pay there went from $46,601 to $54,641 (+17%), slower than the 22% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pest control companies: business locations | 104 | 105 | +1% |
| Pest control companies: employment | 1,127 | 842 | −25% |
| Pest control companies: average annual pay | $46,601 | $54,641 | +17% |
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
North Port-Sarasota runs 144% 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 North Port-Sarasota's commercial pest control market compares
Among the 98 metros we cover with published BLS figures, North Port-Sarasota ranks 37th for headcount, 50th for median pay and 5th for concentration for pest control workers. That puts it among the deepest commercial pest control labor markets in the country.
| 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 North Port-Sarasota, 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, North Port-Sarasota 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 Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Lakeland, Deltona-Daytona, Palm Bay-Melbourne, Port St. Lucie and Pensacola, so candidates licensed there can work in North Port-Sarasota without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for North Port-Sarasota talent.
The closest metro we cover is Cape Coral-Fort Myers, about 40 miles away, with roughly 600 pest control workers (1.1 times North Port-Sarasota's 550). Pay is close across the region: medians run from $44,130 in Lakeland to $45,190 in Tampa, against $44,830 here. Tampa has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Port-Sarasota | – | 550 | $44,830 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | 38 mi | 600 | $44,490 |
| Tampa | 64 mi | 1,820 | $45,190 |
| Lakeland | 71 mi | 240 | $44,130 |
| Orlando | 116 mi | 1,560 | $44,800 |
| Port St. Lucie | 117 mi | 280 | $44,690 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for North Port-Sarasota crews.
Not commercial pest control work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into North Port-Sarasota in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital-North Port$507MOpening 2028
A 9-story tower opening with 100 beds and three floors of shell space for 300 more, plus a 3-story medical office building. The city's first acute-care hospital and the third hospital SMH has built in its 100-year history.
- Milman-Kover Cancer PavilionPart of the $1B SMH capital programOpening spring 2026
A new outpatient cancer pavilion at the Sarasota campus - specialized medical-facility mechanical and electrical construction.
- SMH-Venice inpatient rehabilitation facility$82.5MCompleting 2026
Part of Sarasota Memorial's broader $1B capital program, adding dedicated rehabilitation capacity to the health system.
These are the 3 projects we track in North Port-Sarasota. The North Port-Sarasota market page covers hiring conditions across every trade here.
What credentials matter for commercial pest control, and what kills offers in North Port-Sarasota.
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 North Port-Sarasota.
What do pest control workers earn in North Port-Sarasota?
BLS puts the North Port-Sarasota median for pest control workers at $44,830 a year, about the same as the $45,250 national median. That ranks 56th of 109 metros with published figures, in the middle of the pack. Most of the market sits between $36,420 and $62,090, 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 North Port-Sarasota?
Not by national standards. Pest control workers make up 144% more of the North Port-Sarasota workforce than they do nationally, about 550 people. The 105 pest control companies here average about 8.0 employees per location.
Which commercial pest control roles pay the most in North Port-Sarasota?
Of the roles we recruit for, Pest Control Service Manager pays the most in North Port-Sarasota, a $94,900 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Commercial Pest Control Technician at $44,830, 53% below it. Commercial Account Manager trails national pay the most (17% below).
How many pest control companies operate in North Port-Sarasota?
BLS counted 105 pest control companies in North Port-Sarasota in 2023, employing about 842 people between them. That is roughly where the count stood in 2018 (104). That averages 8.0 people per location. They pay about the national average of $54,678.
Which nearby metros compete with North Port-Sarasota for pest control workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Cape Coral-Fort Myers (38 miles, about 600, $44,490 median), Tampa (64 miles, about 1,820, $45,190 median) and Lakeland (71 miles, about 240, $44,130 median). Tampa has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move.
Plenty of people. Few of them looking.
North Port-Sarasota 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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