Pest Control Worker
Keep rats, roaches, and other vermin from overrunning homes and offices.
Exterminator
Spray chemical solutions or toxic gases. Also known as Extermination Inspector, Moth Exterminator, Rat Exterminator See More
Sprays chemical solutions or toxic gases and sets mechanical traps to kill pests that infest buildings and surrounding areas: Fumigates rooms and buildings, using toxic gases. Sprays chemical solutions or dusts powders in rooms and work areas. Places poisonous paste or bait and mechanical traps where pests are present. May clean areas that harbor pests, using rakes, brooms, shovels, and mops, preparatory to fumigating. May be required to hold state license. May be designated according to type of pest eliminated as Rodent Exterminator.
Personality Traits
Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.
Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Salary and Education
How much does an
Exterminator make?
Nationally: $20,000 – $47,000
Main education level: High School
source: US Dept of Labor
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