Exterminating and pest control services
NAICS Code: 561710
BLS projects Exterminating and pest control services to grow +3.3% through 2034 - 0.9 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 56% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Exterminating and pest control services sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Exterminating and pest control services sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
3.3% Top 44% higher than 56% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Steady-state read
Signature: +3.3% projected BLS growth for Exterminating and pest control services .
Both projected growth and public-company coverage sit in the middle of the fleet - compare the peer employment table with the company grades to see whether size peers and AI-risk peers tell the same story.
NAICS 561710 · 153,500 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Exterminating and pest control services.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Exterminating and pest control services (NAICS 561710) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Rail transportation | 156,400 | +0.4% |
| Offices of optometrists | 154,500 | +7.6% |
| Exterminating and pest control services | 153,500 | +3.3% |
| Electrical equipment manufacturing | 153,000 | +4.4% |
| Specialized design services | 151,100 | +3.8% |
| Ship and boat building | 150,500 | +2.4% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Exterminating and pest control services?
As of 2024, the Exterminating and pest control services industry employs approximately 153,500 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Exterminating and pest control services growing or declining?
The Exterminating and pest control services industry is projected to grow by 3.3% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +5,000 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Exterminating and pest control services?
We have not yet matched a public-company cohort to Exterminating and pest control services. Browse the employer AI risk directory for sector-level peers.
How will AI affect the Exterminating and pest control services industry?
AI impact on the Exterminating and pest control services industry depends on the occupation mix inside it. View occupation-level AI exposure scores and employer risk grades for the measurable signals we publish.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts