Commercial Pest Control recruiters serving Port St. Lucie.
Port St. Lucie has 147% more pest control workers per job than the country as a whole, about 280 in the metro. BLS counts 74 business locations of pest control companies across the metro. We recruit Commercial Pest Control talent in Port St. Lucie from a standing, credential-verified pipeline. 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 Port St. Lucie.
BLS counts about 280 pest control workers in the Port St. Lucie metro. Relative to the size of the local economy, pest control workers are far more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 2.47). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Pest Control hub.
Commercial Pest Control Technician
Port St. Lucie: 280 employed · $44,690 median, 58th-highest of 109 metros
Licensed Pest Control Applicator
Termite / WDI Inspector
Fumigation Technician
Commercial Account Manager
Port St. Lucie: 1,200 employed · $57,960 median, 87th-highest of 111 metros
Pest Control Branch / Route Manager
Port St. Lucie: 180 employed · $83,290 median, 110th-highest of 112 metros
Pest Control Service Manager
Port St. Lucie: 3,850 employed · $94,910 median, 90th-highest of 112 metros
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Specialist
Bird / Wildlife Exclusion Technician
Pest Control Sales / Business Development Rep
Port St. Lucie: 1,470 employed · $61,380 median, 99th-highest of 112 metros
What Commercial Pest Control roles earn in Port St. Lucie.
Pest control workers in Port St. Lucie earn a median $44,690, level with the $45,250 national figure, and 58th of 109 metros. Pay runs $35,610 at the tenth percentile to $61,160 at the ninetieth.
| Role | Port St. Lucie median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Pest Control Technician · Licensed Pest Control Applicator · Termite / WDI InspectorPest Control Workers (37-2021) | $44,690 | $35,610–$61,160 | $45,250 | −1% | 280 |
| Commercial Account ManagerSales Representatives of Services (41-3091) | $57,960 | $35,900–$128,850 | $69,990 | −17% | 1,200 |
| Pest Control Branch / Route ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $83,290 | $45,760–$159,920 | $107,230 | −22% | 180 |
| Pest Control Service ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $94,910 | $47,600–$206,970 | $105,770 | −10% | 3,850 |
| Pest Control Sales / Business Development RepSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing (41-4012) | $61,380 | $35,770–$119,510 | $72,080 | −15% | 1,470 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie's commercial pest control market has changed since 2018.
The number of pest control companies in Port St. Lucie rose from 72 in 2018 to 74 in 2023, up 3%, behind the 16% growth nationally. Headcount at those firms went up 9%, to about 473 people. Average annual pay there went from $34,978 to $45,333 (+30%), faster than the 22% national increase, a sign employers here have had to bid up.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pest control companies: business locations | 72 | 74 | +3% |
| Pest control companies: employment | 434 | 473 | +9% |
| Pest control companies: average annual pay | $34,978 | $45,333 | +30% |
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
Port St. Lucie runs 147% 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 Port St. Lucie's commercial pest control market compares
Among the 98 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Port St. Lucie ranks 67th for headcount, 52nd for median pay and 4th 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 Port St. Lucie, the local pool is deeper than most, so a well-run search can usually fill field roles from inside the metro.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Port St. Lucie 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, Palm Bay-Melbourne and Pensacola, so candidates licensed there can work in Port St. Lucie without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Port St. Lucie talent.
The closest metro we cover is Palm Bay-Melbourne, about 55 miles away, with roughly 340 pest control workers (1.2 times Port St. Lucie's 280). Pay is close across the region: medians run from $44,130 in Lakeland to $45,450 in Palm Bay-Melbourne, against $44,690 here. Miami has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie | – | 280 | $44,690 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne | 53 mi | 340 | $45,450 |
| Miami | 105 mi | 2,480 | $44,890 |
| Orlando | 106 mi | 1,560 | $44,800 |
| Lakeland | 111 mi | 240 | $44,130 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | 111 mi | 600 | $44,490 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Port St. Lucie crews.
Not commercial pest control work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Port St. Lucie in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital expansion$154MCompleted (surgical beds opened Nov 2025; Women's Care/NICU floor ribbon-cut Jan 2026; parking garage finished early 2026)
A completed, historical example of the healthcare-construction capacity this metro delivers - 35 surgical beds, 33 women's health beds, and a 75,000 sq ft medical office building.
- MedSquare medical office buildingUndisclosed (68,000 sq ft)Completion targeted Q4 2027
Cleveland Clinic signed as anchor tenant, occupying the entire 34,000 sq ft first floor.
- Midway Road Widening Project$95M (FDOT)Under construction
A new Florida Turnpike interchange, with the city contributing 7 acres of land to support the project.
Showing 3 of 4 projects tracked in this metro. The Port St. Lucie market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for commercial pest control, and what kills offers in Port St. Lucie.
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 Port St. Lucie.
What do pest control workers earn in Port St. Lucie?
BLS puts the Port St. Lucie median for pest control workers at $44,690 a year, about the same as the $45,250 national median. That ranks 58th of 109 metros with published figures, in the middle of the pack. Most of the market sits between $35,610 and $61,160, 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 Port St. Lucie?
Not by national standards. Pest control workers make up 147% more of the Port St. Lucie workforce than they do nationally, about 280 people. The 74 pest control companies here average about 6.4 employees per location, mostly small shops, so candidates often know every employer in town by name.
Which commercial pest control roles pay the most in Port St. Lucie?
Of the roles we recruit for, Pest Control Service Manager pays the most in Port St. Lucie, a $94,910 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Commercial Pest Control Technician at $44,690, 53% below it. Pest Control Branch / Route Manager trails national pay the most (22% below).
How many pest control companies operate in Port St. Lucie?
BLS counted 74 pest control companies in Port St. Lucie in 2023, employing about 473 people between them. Up from 72 in 2018, a 3% increase against 16% growth nationally. That averages 6.4 people per location, so most are small shops. They pay an average of $45,333, 17% below the $54,678 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Port St. Lucie for pest control workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Palm Bay-Melbourne (53 miles, about 340, $45,450 median), Miami (105 miles, about 2,480, $44,890 median) and Orlando (106 miles, about 1,560, $44,800 median). Miami 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.
Port St. Lucie 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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