Overview
EMPLOYED
6,100
PART-TIME SHARE
32%
FEMALE SHARE
6%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
45
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Pest Controllers apply pest management techniques to control invertebrate and insect pests inside and outside domestic, commercial and industrial premises.
Tasks
- Ascertains nature and extent of pest to be eradicated
- Sprays chemicals or lays appropriate bait, wears protective clothing if applicable
- May make follow-up visits to ensure eradication has been completed
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Pest Controllers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 68% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 42 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Pest Controllers work in industries like:
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
28.7%
Victoria
15.4%
Queensland
32.3%
South Australia
8.8%
Western Australia
11.3%
Tasmania
1.3%
Northern Territory
1.2%
Australian Capital Territory
1.0%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Pest Controllers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 45 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 6% | 49% |
Education
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Pest Controllers |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 2.0 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 5.4 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 7.4 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 32.3 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 13.1 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 12.1 |
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