Commercial Pest Control recruiters serving Reno.
Pest control workers in Reno earn a $58,910 median, 30% above the national figure, and about 160 of them work in the metro. BLS counts 29 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 Reno.
BLS counts about 160 pest control workers in the Reno metro. Relative to the size of the local economy, pest control workers are less concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 0.86). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Pest Control hub.
Commercial Pest Control Technician
Reno: 160 employed · $58,910 median, highest of 109 metros
Licensed Pest Control Applicator
Termite / WDI Inspector
Fumigation Technician
Commercial Account Manager
Reno: 2,110 employed · $71,180 median, 24th-highest of 111 metros
Pest Control Branch / Route Manager
Reno: 650 employed · $102,560 median, 60th-highest of 112 metros
Pest Control Service Manager
Reno: 7,930 employed · $106,050 median, 42nd-highest of 112 metros
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Specialist
Bird / Wildlife Exclusion Technician
Pest Control Sales / Business Development Rep
Reno: 2,060 employed · $63,670 median, 73rd-highest of 112 metros
What Commercial Pest Control roles earn in Reno.
Pest control workers in Reno earn a median $58,910, 30% over the $45,250 national figure, and 1st of 109 metros. Pay runs $36,260 at the tenth percentile to $95,680 at the ninetieth.
| Role | Reno median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Pest Control Technician · Licensed Pest Control Applicator · Termite / WDI InspectorPest Control Workers (37-2021) | $58,910 | $36,260–$95,680 | $45,250 | +30% | 160 |
| Commercial Account ManagerSales Representatives of Services (41-3091) | $71,180 | $39,580–$110,440 | $69,990 | +2% | 2,110 |
| Pest Control Branch / Route ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $102,560 | $68,620–$171,210 | $107,230 | −4% | 650 |
| Pest Control Service ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $106,050 | $51,270–$215,510 | $105,770 | 0% | 7,930 |
| Pest Control Sales / Business Development RepSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing (41-4012) | $63,670 | $36,920–$125,260 | $72,080 | −12% | 2,060 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Reno 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 Reno's commercial pest control market has changed since 2018.
The number of pest control companies in Reno rose from 26 in 2018 to 29 in 2023, up 12%, behind the 16% growth nationally. Headcount at those firms went up 7%, to about 202 people. Average annual pay there went from $53,086 to $68,129 (+28%), faster than the 22% national increase, a sign employers here have had to bid up.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pest control companies: business locations | 26 | 29 | +12% |
| Pest control companies: employment | 189 | 202 | +7% |
| Pest control companies: average annual pay | $53,086 | $68,129 | +28% |
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
Reno runs 14% fewer commercial pest control workers per job than the country as a whole — below the national concentration. Fewer per job means the people you want are already working, and usually for someone who would rather keep 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 Reno's commercial pest control market compares
Among the 98 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Reno ranks 85th for headcount, 1st for median pay and 57th for concentration for pest control workers. Pay here is among the highest we see, so offers need to start near the top of the range.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 540 | $49,240 | 0.73 | 149 |
| Reno | 160 | $58,910 | 0.86 | 29 |
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 Reno, the local pool is thin and local employers have been cutting headcount. Senior hires often come from outside the metro or from adjacent trades, so start searches earlier than you would elsewhere.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Reno metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Pest Control licensing in Nevada.
Nevada requires a pest control business license plus individual licenses, and the tiers are Primary Principal, Operator and Agent. Urban and structural categories include C2, Industrial and Institutional, covering insect and vertebrate pest control in and around dwellings and commercial buildings, and C3, Structural, covering control of and inspection for wood-destroying pests. A Primary Principal is required for each category the business offers and needs two years of verified experience in that category, or six months plus 16 college credits in biological sciences, a fingerprint background check, and passing scores of 70 percent on the core, law and category exams, while Operators pass core and category exams at 65 percent. Every operator must be licensed with the business before performing pest control. Governed by NRS and NAC Chapter 555. The same state rules apply in Las Vegas, so candidates licensed there can work in Reno without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Nevada Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Health and Compliance. Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Reno talent.
The closest metro we cover is Sacramento, about 110 miles away, with roughly 1,860 pest control workers (11.6 times Reno's 160). Reno pays more than every metro we cover within reach ($58,910 median), which helps when recruiting people in from Stockton at $47,240. Sacramento has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | – | 160 | $58,910 |
| Sacramento | 111 mi | 1,860 | $48,420 |
| Stockton | 135 mi | 230 | $47,240 |
| Modesto | 145 mi | 160 | $47,480 |
| San Francisco | 186 mi | 1,210 | $53,380 |
| San Jose | 189 mi | 590 | $53,050 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Reno crews.
Not commercial pest control work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Reno in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- Tesla Gigafactory Nevada expansion$3.6B ($330.25M state abatement approved)9,275 construction jobs estimated through 2027
A 100 GWh 4680 battery cell factory and Tesla's first high-volume Semi factory, adding 4 million sq ft to Tesla's existing 5.4 million sq ft Nevada campus - Tesla has invested $6.2B in Nevada total since 2014.
- Fleet Data Centers (Tahoe Reno Industrial Center)$10B combined construction costsPeak construction employing 1,000-1,500 trades workers
Two campuses - the 200MW South Valley campus and the Peru Ridge project - built by a Tract Capital Management subsidiary.
- Vantage Data Centers Northern Nevada campusUndisclosed (224MW at full build-out)First of four buildings opening Q2 2026
Four planned four-story data center buildings.
These are the 3 projects we track in Reno. The Reno market page covers hiring conditions across every trade here.
What credentials matter for commercial pest control, and what kills offers in Reno.
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 Reno.
What do pest control workers earn in Reno?
BLS puts the Reno median for pest control workers at $58,910 a year, 30% above the $45,250 national median. That ranks first of 109 metros with published figures, in the top quarter. The range is unusually wide: $36,260 at the bottom tenth against $95,680 at the top tenth, a 2.6x gap. Senior people here are priced far above the median. No other Nevada metro we cover pays more for this work (Las Vegas: $49,240).
Is it hard to hire pest control workers in Reno?
It is about average. Pest control workers are as common in Reno as they are nationally (location quotient 0.86), with about 160 in the metro. The 29 pest control companies here average about 7.0 employees per location, mostly small shops, so candidates often know every employer in town by name. With 12% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial pest control roles pay the most in Reno?
Of the roles we recruit for, Pest Control Service Manager pays the most in Reno, a $106,050 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Commercial Pest Control Technician at $58,910, 44% below it. Relative to national pay, Commercial Pest Control Technician is the strongest-paying role here (30% above). Pest Control Sales / Business Development Rep trails national pay the most (12% below).
How many pest control companies operate in Reno?
BLS counted 29 pest control companies in Reno in 2023, employing about 202 people between them. Up from 26 in 2018, a 12% increase against 16% growth nationally. That averages 7.0 people per location, so most are small shops. They pay an average of $68,129, 25% above the $54,678 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Reno for pest control workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Sacramento (111 miles, about 1,860, $48,420 median), Stockton (135 miles, about 230, $47,240 median) and Modesto (145 miles, about 160, $47,480 median). Sacramento has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. Reno out-pays Sacramento, Stockton and Modesto, an advantage when recruiting from there.
The seat is open. The pipeline should not be.
29 pest control companies in Reno are drawing on the same 160 pest control workers. Let's get your next hire lined up first.
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