The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Pest control companies
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow faster than average. The growing number of pests is increasing the demand for pest control services. Some people may choose to control pests themselves rather than hire pest control workers. However, most customers prefer to hire professional pest control services.
Many openings will occur as pest control workers leave this career. Job prospects will be very good because limited numbers of people are interested in this career.
Pest Control Workers (CIS 100152)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
2,326 Small |
& |
3.6% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
310 Few |
| Cook County |
952 Small |
& |
3.3% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
126 Few |
| Decatur Area |
11 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
13 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
18 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
17 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
18 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| United States |
102,400 Medium |
& |
5.0% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
13,400 Few |