Pest Control Worker Salary in New Mexico (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Pest Control Workers in New Mexico, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New Mexico Median
$37,070
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.82
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-18% vs US median
US median $45,250
State Rank
#50 of 50
320 employed here

How much does a Pest Control Worker make in New Mexico?

Pest Control Workers in New Mexico take home a median of $37,070 annually — roughly $17.82 an hour — which runs 18% below the national median of $45,250.

Within New Mexico, entry-level pay starts around $28,600 while the top 10% make $70,410 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $34,540 and $41,850 a year.

Pest Control Worker salary range in New Mexico

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,600$13.75
25th percentile (early career)$34,540$16.61
50th percentile (median)$37,070$17.82
75th percentile (experienced)$41,850$20.12
90th percentile (top earners)$70,410$33.85

How New Mexico compares

New Mexico ranks 50th out of 50 states and territories for Pest Control Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$51,300
2South Dakota$49,920
3Nevada$49,240
4Connecticut$49,010
5New Jersey$48,780

Working as a Pest Control Worker in New Mexico

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 Mexico pay ($37,070) 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 Mexico?
The median Pest Control Worker salary in New Mexico is $37,070 per year, or about $17.82 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,600 at the entry level to $70,410 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Mexico pay compare to the national average?
New Mexico pays Pest Control Workers about 18% less than the national median of $45,250. New Mexico ranks 50th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Mexico a good state for Pest Control Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $37,070 a year. About 320 Pest Control Workers are employed in New Mexico. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Mexico?
The highest-paying occupations in New Mexico include Emergency Medicine Physician ($405,130), Anesthesiologist ($393,970), Surgeon, All Other ($363,940), 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.