Commercial Pest Control recruiters serving Palm Bay-Melbourne.
Palm Bay-Melbourne has 108% more pest control workers per job than the country as a whole, about 340 in the metro. BLS counts 81 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne.
BLS counts about 340 pest control workers in the Palm Bay-Melbourne metro. Relative to the size of the local economy, pest control workers are far more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 2.08). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Pest Control hub.
Commercial Pest Control Technician
Palm Bay-Melbourne: 340 employed · $45,450 median, 42nd-highest of 109 metros
Licensed Pest Control Applicator
Termite / WDI Inspector
Fumigation Technician
Commercial Account Manager
Palm Bay-Melbourne: 1,920 employed · $60,290 median, 71st-highest of 111 metros
Pest Control Branch / Route Manager
Palm Bay-Melbourne: 270 employed · $111,590 median, 29th-highest of 112 metros
Pest Control Service Manager
Palm Bay-Melbourne: 5,090 employed · $101,830 median, 64th-highest of 112 metros
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Specialist
Bird / Wildlife Exclusion Technician
Pest Control Sales / Business Development Rep
Palm Bay-Melbourne: 1,540 employed · $63,260 median, 76th-highest of 112 metros
What Commercial Pest Control roles earn in Palm Bay-Melbourne.
Pest control workers in Palm Bay-Melbourne earn a median $45,450, level with the $45,250 national figure, and 42nd of 109 metros. Pay runs $35,420 at the tenth percentile to $61,890 at the ninetieth.
| Role | Palm Bay-Melbourne median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Pest Control Technician · Licensed Pest Control Applicator · Termite / WDI InspectorPest Control Workers (37-2021) | $45,450 | $35,420–$61,890 | $45,250 | 0% | 340 |
| Commercial Account ManagerSales Representatives of Services (41-3091) | $60,290 | $34,310–$124,560 | $69,990 | −14% | 1,920 |
| Pest Control Branch / Route ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $111,590 | $47,570–$212,320 | $107,230 | +4% | 270 |
| Pest Control Service ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $101,830 | $48,120–$242,010 | $105,770 | −4% | 5,090 |
| Pest Control Sales / Business Development RepSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing (41-4012) | $63,260 | $38,240–$125,800 | $72,080 | −12% | 1,540 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Palm Bay-Melbourne 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne's commercial pest control market has changed since 2018.
The number of pest control companies in Palm Bay-Melbourne rose from 72 in 2018 to 81 in 2023, up 13%, behind the 16% growth nationally. Headcount at those firms went up 10%, to about 605 people. Average annual pay there went from $39,097 to $47,289 (+21%), in step with the 22% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pest control companies: business locations | 72 | 81 | +13% |
| Pest control companies: employment | 552 | 605 | +10% |
| Pest control companies: average annual pay | $39,097 | $47,289 | +21% |
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
Palm Bay-Melbourne runs 108% 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne's commercial pest control market compares
Among the 98 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Palm Bay-Melbourne ranks 56th for headcount, 37th for median pay and 11th 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne, 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, Palm Bay-Melbourne 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, North Port-Sarasota, Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Lakeland, Deltona-Daytona, Port St. Lucie and Pensacola, so candidates licensed there can work in Palm Bay-Melbourne without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Palm Bay-Melbourne talent.
The closest metro we cover is Port St. Lucie, about 55 miles away, with roughly 280 pest control workers (0.8 times Palm Bay-Melbourne's 340). Palm Bay-Melbourne pays more than every metro we cover within reach ($45,450 median), which helps when recruiting people in from Lakeland at $44,130. Tampa has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay-Melbourne | – | 340 | $45,450 |
| Port St. Lucie | 53 mi | 280 | $44,690 |
| Orlando | 59 mi | 1,560 | $44,800 |
| Deltona-Daytona | 73 mi | 340 | $44,430 |
| Lakeland | 83 mi | 240 | $44,130 |
| Tampa | 114 mi | 1,820 | $45,190 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Palm Bay-Melbourne crews.
Not commercial pest control work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Palm Bay-Melbourne in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Health First Palm Bay Hospital expansion$200MConstruction starting summer 2026
A 5-floor patient tower addition - healthcare-grade MEP work at real scale.
- Blue Origin "Project Horizon" expansion$600MUnder construction
An 830,000 sq ft manufacturing facility on Blue Origin's Merritt Island campus dedicated to producing the New Glenn rocket's upper stage - about 500 new aerospace jobs averaging $98,000+.
- Project Hinton (confidential Cape Canaveral aerospace)$1.8BUnder development
600 high-paying jobs tied to a confidential aerospace capital improvement program at Cape Canaveral.
Showing 3 of 4 projects tracked in this metro. The Palm Bay-Melbourne market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for commercial pest control, and what kills offers in Palm Bay-Melbourne.
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 Palm Bay-Melbourne.
What do pest control workers earn in Palm Bay-Melbourne?
BLS puts the Palm Bay-Melbourne median for pest control workers at $45,450 a year, about the same as the $45,250 national median. That ranks 42nd of 109 metros with published figures, in the middle of the pack. Most of the market sits between $35,420 and $61,890, 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne?
Not by national standards. Pest control workers make up 108% more of the Palm Bay-Melbourne workforce than they do nationally, about 340 people. The 81 pest control companies here average about 7.5 employees per location, mostly small shops, so candidates often know every employer in town by name. 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne?
Of the roles we recruit for, Pest Control Branch / Route Manager pays the most in Palm Bay-Melbourne, a $111,590 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Commercial Pest Control Technician at $45,450, 59% below it. Relative to national pay, Pest Control Branch / Route Manager is the strongest-paying role here (4% above). Commercial Account Manager trails national pay the most (14% below).
How many pest control companies operate in Palm Bay-Melbourne?
BLS counted 81 pest control companies in Palm Bay-Melbourne in 2023, employing about 605 people between them. Up from 72 in 2018, a 13% increase against 16% growth nationally. That averages 7.5 people per location, so most are small shops. They pay an average of $47,289, 14% below the $54,678 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Palm Bay-Melbourne for pest control workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Port St. Lucie (53 miles, about 280, $44,690 median), Orlando (59 miles, about 1,560, $44,800 median) and Deltona-Daytona (73 miles, about 340, $44,430 median). Orlando 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.
Palm Bay-Melbourne 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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