New Jersey Median
$48,780
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.45
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+8% vs US median
US median $45,250
State Rank
#5 of 50
2,270 employed here
How much does a Pest Control Worker make in New Jersey?
Pest Control Workers in New Jersey take home a median of $48,780 annually — roughly $23.45 an hour — which runs 8% above the national median of $45,250.
Within New Jersey, entry-level pay starts around $39,830 while the top 10% make $59,680 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,550 and $58,560 a year.
Pest Control Worker salary range in New Jersey
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,830 | $19.15 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,550 | $22.38 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $48,780 | $23.45 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $58,560 | $28.15 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $59,680 | $28.69 |
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How New Jersey compares
New Jersey ranks 5th 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 $49,010Colorado $48,650Hawaii $48,570New York $48,530Maine $48,340North Dakota $48,020New Hampshire $48,000Maryland $47,360California $47,190Alaska $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 New Jersey
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 New Jersey pay ($48,780) 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 New Jersey?
The median Pest Control Worker salary in New Jersey is $48,780 per year, or about $23.45 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,830 at the entry level to $59,680 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Jersey pay compare to the national average?
New Jersey pays Pest Control Workers about 8% more than the national median of $45,250. New Jersey ranks 5th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Jersey a good state for Pest Control Workers?
Yes on pay — New Jersey pays above the national median for this occupation, at $48,780 a year. About 2,270 Pest Control Workers are employed in New Jersey. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Jersey?
The highest-paying occupations in New Jersey include Radiologist ($482,700), Surgeon, All Other ($437,890), Physician, Pathologists ($355,970), 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.