SOC 37-2021
Pest Control Workers
Risk Score
⚠️57/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥96,110
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$45K
$32K – $61K
Projected Growth
📈+4.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖53/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Pest Control Workers face a risk score of 57/100 — 13 points above the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $45K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 57/100, Pest Control Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like iot-based predictive maintenance scheduling are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 96,110 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in responding to unpredictable facility emergencies and physical work in diverse and unstructured environments to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Pest Control Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
IoT-based predictive maintenance scheduling
Remote monitoring reducing on-site maintenance staff
Automated grounds-keeping and landscaping equipment
Robotic cleaning and facility maintenance systems
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Responding to unpredictable facility emergencies
Physical work in diverse and unstructured environments
Judgment calls on repair vs. replacement decisions
Hands-on troubleshooting of building systems
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 69% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 63% |
| Supervisors of Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Workers | 36 | $50K | 72% |