Texas Median
$37,660
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.11
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $45,250
State Rank
#47 of 50
9,470 employed here
How much does a Pest Control Worker make in Texas?
Pest Control Workers in Texas take home a median of $37,660 annually — roughly $18.11 an hour — which runs 17% below the national median of $45,250.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $29,550 while the top 10% make $59,630 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,570 and $45,110 a year.
Pest Control Worker salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,550 | $14.21 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $35,570 | $17.10 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $37,660 | $18.11 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $45,110 | $21.69 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $59,630 | $28.67 |
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How Texas compares
Texas ranks 47th 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 $47,360California $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 $37,710West Virginia $37,510Mississippi $37,200New Mexico $37,070
Working as a Pest Control Worker in Texas
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 Texas pay ($37,660) 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 Texas?
The median Pest Control Worker salary in Texas is $37,660 per year, or about $18.11 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,550 at the entry level to $59,630 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Pest Control Workers about 17% less than the national median of $45,250. Texas ranks 47th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Pest Control Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $37,660 a year. About 9,470 Pest Control Workers are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.