Commercial Pest Control recruiters serving Orlando.
Orlando has 67% more pest control workers per job than the country as a whole, about 1,560 in the metro. BLS counts 268 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 Orlando.
BLS counts about 1,560 pest control workers in the Orlando metro. Relative to the size of the local economy, pest control workers are far more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 1.67). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Pest Control hub.
Commercial Pest Control Technician
Orlando: 1,560 employed · $44,800 median, 57th-highest of 109 metros
Licensed Pest Control Applicator
Termite / WDI Inspector
Fumigation Technician
Commercial Account Manager
Orlando: 18,340 employed · $58,870 median, 83rd-highest of 111 metros
Pest Control Branch / Route Manager
Orlando: $100,220 median, 81st-highest of 112 metros
Pest Control Service Manager
Orlando: 27,430 employed · $100,440 median, 72nd-highest of 112 metros
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Specialist
Bird / Wildlife Exclusion Technician
Pest Control Sales / Business Development Rep
Orlando: 10,740 employed · $61,410 median, 98th-highest of 112 metros
What Commercial Pest Control roles earn in Orlando.
Pest control workers in Orlando earn a median $44,800, level with the $45,250 national figure, and 57th of 109 metros. Pay runs $34,990 at the tenth percentile to $61,220 at the ninetieth.
| Role | Orlando median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Pest Control Technician · Licensed Pest Control Applicator · Termite / WDI InspectorPest Control Workers (37-2021) | $44,800 | $34,990–$61,220 | $45,250 | −1% | 1,560 |
| Commercial Account ManagerSales Representatives of Services (41-3091) | $58,870 | $31,320–$129,730 | $69,990 | −16% | 18,340 |
| Pest Control Branch / Route ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $100,220 | $53,410–$161,630 | $107,230 | −7% | – |
| Pest Control Service ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $100,440 | $47,400–$226,870 | $105,770 | −5% | 27,430 |
| Pest Control Sales / Business Development RepSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing (41-4012) | $61,410 | $36,240–$127,410 | $72,080 | −15% | 10,740 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Orlando 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 Orlando's commercial pest control market has changed since 2018.
The number of pest control companies in Orlando rose from 223 in 2018 to 268 in 2023, up 20%, ahead of the 16% national rise. Headcount at those firms went up 12%, to about 2,768 people. Average annual pay there went from $45,495 to $54,496 (+20%), in step with the 22% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pest control companies: business locations | 223 | 268 | +20% |
| Pest control companies: employment | 2,465 | 2,768 | +12% |
| Pest control companies: average annual pay | $45,495 | $54,496 | +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
Orlando runs 67% 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 Orlando's commercial pest control market compares
Among the 98 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Orlando ranks 11th for headcount, 51st for median pay and 19th 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 Orlando, 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, Orlando 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, 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 Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando than imply a record in this trade that we do not have yet.
- HVAC Service TechnicianThirteen weeks on a hard-to-fill service seat, and the client stayed with it to the end.
- HVAC PipefitterAn accountant who retrained into piping - a deliberate career change rather than a drift into the trade.
- Architectural Sales ConsultantHe doubled a building-materials division from $12 million to $24 million before taking this seat.
Nearby markets competing for Orlando talent.
The closest metro we cover is Deltona-Daytona, about 25 miles away, with roughly 340 pest control workers (0.2 times Orlando's 1,560). Pay is close across the region: medians run from $44,130 in Lakeland to $45,450 in Palm Bay-Melbourne, against $44,800 here.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | – | 1,560 | $44,800 |
| Deltona-Daytona | 26 mi | 340 | $44,430 |
| Lakeland | 49 mi | 240 | $44,130 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne | 59 mi | 340 | $45,450 |
| Tampa | 77 mi | 1,820 | $45,190 |
| Port St. Lucie | 106 mi | 280 | $44,690 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Orlando crews.
Not commercial pest control work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Orlando in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Lake Nona Medical CityOngoing multi-institution buildoutRolling
UCF College of Medicine, the Orlando VA Medical Center, and Nemours Children's anchor a growing healthcare and life-sciences district. Medical gas plumbers and hospital-grade mechanical crews in tight supply.
- Universal Epic Universe (Universal Orlando)Multi-billionOpened 2025, ongoing expansion
Third gate opened 2025 with an attached hotel pipeline still under construction. Themed entertainment work driving specialty finishes, custom MEP, and themed steel - and the crews rarely release between phases.
- Walt Disney World capital expansion program~$17B announced over ~10 yearsRolling through the decade
Multi-year resort and attraction reinvestment across the property. A steady, high-volume base load of commercial trades demand that anchors the entire Central Florida labor pool.
Showing 3 of 6 projects tracked in this metro. The Orlando market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for commercial pest control, and what kills offers in Orlando.
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 Orlando.
What do pest control workers earn in Orlando?
BLS puts the Orlando median for pest control workers at $44,800 a year, about the same as the $45,250 national median. That ranks 57th of 109 metros with published figures, in the middle of the pack. Most of the market sits between $34,990 and $61,220, 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 Orlando?
Not by national standards. Pest control workers make up 67% more of the Orlando workforce than they do nationally, about 1,560 people. The 268 pest control companies here average about 10 employees per location. With 20% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial pest control roles pay the most in Orlando?
Of the roles we recruit for, Pest Control Service Manager pays the most in Orlando, a $100,440 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Commercial Pest Control Technician at $44,800, 55% below it. Commercial Account Manager trails national pay the most (16% below).
How many pest control companies operate in Orlando?
BLS counted 268 pest control companies in Orlando in 2023, employing about 2,768 people between them. Up from 223 in 2018, a 20% 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 Orlando for pest control workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Deltona-Daytona (26 miles, about 340, $44,430 median), Lakeland (49 miles, about 240, $44,130 median) and Palm Bay-Melbourne (59 miles, about 340, $45,450 median).
Plenty of people. Few of them looking.
Orlando 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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