There are currently an estimated 102,400 exterminators in the United States. The exterminator job market is expected to grow by 4.9% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are exterminators?
CareerExplorer rates exterminators with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 5,100 exterminators.
Are exterminators in demand?
As more people attempt to get rid of pests on their own, the demand for exterminators is projected to be stagnant. However, due to the small number of people who work as exterminators, the limited number interested in the field, and the need to replace retirees and others who leave it, the prospects for applicants remain relatively favourable.
What’s the supply of exterminators?
The exterminator industry is concentrated in Florida, Texas, Georgia
Exterminator job market by state
| State Name | Employed Exterminators |
|---|---|
| Florida | 12,400 |
| Texas | 9,470 |
| Georgia | 5,770 |
| North Carolina | 4,870 |
| New York | 4,220 |
| Tennessee | 3,340 |
| Arizona | 3,200 |
| Virginia | 3,040 |
| South Carolina | 2,660 |
| Alabama | 2,540 |
| Illinois | 2,470 |
| New Jersey | 2,270 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,260 |
| Ohio | 2,170 |
| Louisiana | 1,930 |
| Massachusetts | 1,900 |
| Indiana | 1,670 |
| Maryland | 1,670 |
| Michigan | 1,460 |
| Missouri | 1,440 |
| Washington | 1,430 |
| Oklahoma | 1,310 |
| Wisconsin | 1,060 |
| Utah | 1,050 |
| Arkansas | 1,030 |
| Kentucky | 1,030 |
| Colorado | 970 |
| Mississippi | 960 |
| Connecticut | 880 |
| Nevada | 790 |
| Kansas | 760 |
| Hawaii | 740 |
| Oregon | 740 |
| Minnesota | 670 |
| Idaho | 620 |
| Iowa | 540 |
| Nebraska | 460 |
| West Virginia | 460 |
| Maine | 320 |
| New Mexico | 320 |
| Delaware | 300 |
| Rhode Island | 270 |
| New Hampshire | 260 |
| South Dakota | 190 |
| North Dakota | 120 |
| Montana | 100 |
| Vermont | 80 |
| Wyoming | 50 |
| Alaska | 40 |