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Official sources · retrieved 2026-08-20

Pest Control Applicator License Cost in North Carolina

Documented Pest Control license fees for North Carolina are not published in this dataset, so the total cost varies. Check the current fee schedule with North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — Structural Pest Control before budgeting.

Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.

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Pest Control license cost — North Carolina at a glance

Pre-license educationVaries — check the board
Exam feeVaries — check the board
Application feeVaries — check the board
License feeVaries — check the board
Documented fees totalNot published
BLS median annual wage$44,560 (pest control workers)

Official source: North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — Structural Pest Control ↗

Fees vs. median pay

The BLS median annual wage for pest control workers is $44,560. Actual local earnings vary widely by market and experience — use the career ROI tool to model your own numbers.

Frequently asked questions

What does a Pest Control license cost in North Carolina?

Documented fees for North Carolina are not published in this dataset — check North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — Structural Pest Control for the current fee schedule.

Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in North Carolina?

No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.

How much does Pest Control training cost in North Carolina?

Training-hour requirements for North Carolina are not published here — ask North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — Structural Pest Control for the approved programs and their costs.

Is a Pest Control license in North Carolina worth the cost?

The BLS median annual wage for pest control workers is $44,560. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.

Budget your Pest Control licensing in North Carolina

Turn the fees above into a dated budget, then check what the North Carolina board charges on top.

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This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — Structural Pest Control and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).

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