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	Pest Control Workers	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	Environmental Compliance Inspectors	Animal Control Workers
SUMMARY	49% Moderate Risk	24% Low Risk	21% Low Risk	29% Low Risk	24% Low Risk	30% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	5.4/10	5.1/10	6.4/10	5.3/10	6.0/10	4.6/10
POLLING	26% (Low Risk, Based on 82 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	34% (Low Risk, Based on 28 votes)	43% (Moderate Risk, Based on 19 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	33% (Low Risk, Based on 15 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	4.9%	4.0%	8.5%	2.3%	3.0%	3.9%
WAGES	$44,730 or $21.50 per hour	$49,490 or $23.79 per hour	$58,440 or $28.09 per hour	$56,170 or $27.00 per hour	$78,420 or $37.70 per hour	$45,830 or $22.03 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	96,110	39,390	31,450	124,130	397,770	11,790
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DESCRIPTION	Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.	Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.	Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.	Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.	Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.	Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

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