Texas
How to Become a Pest Control Applicator
Learn what pest control applicator professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$37,660
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
1-2 years) and may be performing routine applications with
Total Investment
$1,000-$2,500 fine for the first offense, escalating significantly for su
Employment #s
9470
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026).
Who It's For:
For people exploring pest control applicator and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: Key Divisions and Departments Relevant to Pest Control; TDA's Enforcement Powers and Penalties | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$29,550 – $59,630
United States
$29,550 – $59,630
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
Texas Department of Agriculture
Is a license required?
Yes
Credential
the license, barring the individual from practicing structural pest control in Te
Continuing Education
40 hours of approved training within the 12 months preceding the application
Examination
Manages the examination process in conjunction with third-party
Heading 3
Texas Department of Agriculture controls the gate. This guide maps it.
Common Questions
Credential
