Median Salary
$45,250
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$21.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$61,890
entry level starts ~$34,680
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 103,000 employed
How much does a Pest Control Worker make?
The median pay for a Pest Control Worker in the United States is $45,250 per year — about $21.75 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $34,680, while the most experienced Pest Control Workers in the top 10% earn $61,890.
That is $16,140 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Pest Control Worker salary range by percentile
Half of all Pest Control Workers earn between $37,440 and $49,600 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,680 | $16.67 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,440 | $18.00 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $45,250 | $21.75 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $49,600 | $23.85 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $61,890 | $29.75 |
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Highest-paying states for Pest Control Worker
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Pest Control Worker pay at $51,300 a year, followed by South Dakota ($49,920) and Nevada ($49,240). At the other end, New Mexico posts the lowest median at $37,070 — a gap of $14,230 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Pest Control Worker salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 50 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
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 $37,710Texas $37,660West Virginia $37,510Mississippi $37,200New Mexico $37,070
Workforce and education
About 103,000 people work as Pest Control Workers in the United States. On qualifications: no college degree is required — most training happens on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Pest Control Worker make in the United States?
The median Pest Control Worker salary in the United States is $45,250 per year, or about $21.75 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $34,680, while the top 10% of earners make $61,890 or more.
How does Pest Control Worker pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Pest Control Worker median of $45,250 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Pest Control Workers the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Pest Control Workers, with a median salary of $51,300 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Pest Control Worker?
Becoming a Pest Control Worker typically requires no formal schooling beyond basic training. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
How many Pest Control Workers work in the United States?
About 103,000 people were employed as Pest Control Workers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.