Oregon pest control market report
A snapshot of the pest control market in Oregon: who's licensed, where they work, climate context, and what homeowners typically pay. All data from official US public sources cited below.
State overview
Oregon has approximately 1,697k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a marine climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 510 pest control workers per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 37-2021, or about 0.3 pros per 1,000 households.
Licensing
Pest Control pros in Oregon are typically regulated by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. Before hiring, verify the contractor's license number, that the license is active and in good standing, and that the licensee is bonded and insured to operate in Oregon. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.
Top 5 cities by listed pros
- Klamath Falls — 2 listed
- Pendleton — 1 listed
- Corvallis — 1 listed
- Grants Pass — 1 listed
- Hermiston — 1 listed
Seasonal demand pattern
Peak Apr-Sep; rodent calls rise Oct-Feb.
Typical cost range in Oregon
Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to Oregon cost-of-living, a typical general pest control in Oregon runs around $190. See the full cost calculator suite for service-by-service ranges. Always get a written quote before committing to work.
Find a verified pro in Oregon
Browse our Oregon state hub or jump to a city: Klamath Falls, Pendleton, Corvallis.
See all Oregon pest control pros →Data sources. Employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023 (bls.gov/oes), occupation code 37-2021 (Pest Control Workers). Households: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2022 1-year estimates (census.gov/acs). Climate zone: U.S. Department of Energy Building America Climate Zones (energy.gov) / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (noaa.gov). Licensing: Oregon Construction Contractors Board. Cost ranges: HomeAdvisor 2024 True Cost Reports (homeadvisor.com), Angi 2024 cost guides (angi.com). All figures are estimates; verify before relying on for any decision.