Pest Control Workers vs. Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers: Who Earns More?
Pest Control Workers out-earn Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers by $6K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Pest Control Workers land at $45,250 and Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers at $39,150. The education gap is real: pest control worker programs typically require no formal educational credential, while landscaping and groundskeeping worker programs require no formal educational credential. Top-paying state for Pest Control Workers is Washington ($51,300); for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers it's District of Columbia ($48,790).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Pest Control Workers median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Pest Control Workers or Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers?
Pest Control Workers earn more nationally. The median is $45,250 for Pest Control Workers versus $39,150 for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers, a difference of $6K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Pest Control Workers or Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers?
Pest Control Workers has the better 10-year outlook at 4.9% projected growth, compared to 3.6% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Pest Control Workers or Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers?
Pest Control Workers typically requires no formal educational credential. Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers requires no formal educational credential. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Pest Control Workers get paid the most?
Washington is the top-paying state for Pest Control Workers at $51,300/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Pest Control Workers vs. Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Washington, Pest Control Workers earn $51,300 vs. $46,950 for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.