California Median
$47,190
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.69
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $45,250
State Rank
#13 of 50
state estimate
How much does a Pest Control Worker make in California?
A Pest Control Worker working in California earns a median salary of $47,190 per year, or about $22.69 per hour. That is 4% above the national median of $45,250 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $37,110 while the top 10% make $65,580 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,620 and $56,880 a year.
Pest Control Worker salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,110 | $17.84 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $41,620 | $20.01 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,190 | $22.69 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $56,880 | $27.35 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $65,580 | $31.53 |
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How California compares
California ranks 13th out of 50 states and territories for Pest Control Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Pest Control Worker salary in other states
Washington $51,300South Dakota $49,920Nevada $49,240Connecticut $49,010New Jersey $48,780Colorado $48,650Hawaii $48,570New York $48,530Maine $48,340North Dakota $48,020New Hampshire $48,000Maryland $47,360Alaska $46,900Oregon $46,570Illinois $46,450Vermont $46,320Virginia $45,950Pennsylvania $45,720Massachusetts $45,560Wisconsin $45,350Delaware $45,300Iowa $45,290Rhode Island $45,030North Carolina $44,740Utah $44,740Louisiana $44,570Wyoming $44,500Michigan $44,470Arizona $44,430Florida $44,320South Carolina $43,130Missouri $42,690Kentucky $42,310Montana $41,730Minnesota $41,640Idaho $40,220Ohio $40,110Tennessee $39,690Oklahoma $39,050Nebraska $38,960Kansas $38,690Indiana $38,600Alabama $38,410Georgia $37,860Arkansas $37,710Texas $37,660West Virginia $37,510Mississippi $37,200New Mexico $37,070
Working as a Pest Control Worker in California
Nationally, about 103,000 people work as Pest Control Workers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($47,190) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Pest Control Worker make in California?
The median Pest Control Worker salary in California is $47,190 per year, or about $22.69 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,110 at the entry level to $65,580 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Pest Control Workers about 4% more than the national median of $45,250. California ranks 13th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Pest Control Workers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,190 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.