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Pest Control Workers Salary
Pest Control Workers earn a median $45,250 a year in the U.S., with 102,620 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $45,250 a year
- Employment
- 102,620
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +5.5%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 13,700
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $45,250 · $21.75 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $46,400 · $22.31 an hour (estimate error ±0.6%)
- 10th percentile
- $34,680 · $16.67 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $37,440 · $18.00 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $49,600 · $23.85 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $61,890 · $29.75 an hour
- Employment
- 102,620 (estimate error ±2.0%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 108,700
- Projected for 2035
- 114,700
- Change
- +6,000 (+5.5%)
- Openings each year
- 13,700
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Self-employed
- 5.4%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $51,300 | 1,430 |
| 2 | South Dakota | $49,920 | 190 |
| 3 | Nevada | $49,240 | 790 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $49,010 | 880 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $48,780 | 2,270 |
| 6 | Colorado | $48,650 | 970 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $48,570 | 740 |
| 8 | New York | $48,530 | 4,220 |
| 9 | Maine | $48,340 | 320 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $48,020 | 120 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12,400 | $44,320 |
| Texas | 9,470 | $37,660 |
| Georgia | 5,770 | $37,860 |
| North Carolina | 4,870 | $44,740 |
| New York | 4,220 | $48,530 |
| Tennessee | 3,340 | $39,690 |
| Arizona | 3,200 | $44,430 |
| Virginia | 3,040 | $45,950 |
| South Carolina | 2,660 | $43,130 |
| Alabama | 2,540 | $38,410 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reno, NV | $58,910 | 160 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $58,380 | 670 |
| 3 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $55,390 | 100 |
| 4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $53,380 | 1,210 |
| 5 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $53,050 | 590 |
| 6 | Vallejo, CA | $50,420 | 110 |
| 7 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $50,110 | 570 |
| 8 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,940 | 4,380 |
| 9 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $49,750 | 180 |
| 10 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $49,550 | 200 |
| 11 | New Haven, CT | $49,330 | 150 |
| 12 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $49,240 | 540 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 4,380 | $49,940 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 3,430 | $38,920 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 2,870 | $38,330 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 2,480 | $44,890 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 2,180 | $44,690 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 2,170 | $37,200 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 1,860 | $48,420 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 1,820 | $45,190 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 1,710 | $46,740 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 1,630 | $48,010 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 1,560 | $44,800 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 1,540 | $45,250 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)1 certified filingsMedian offered wage Not reported
Pest Control Workers pay by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do pest control workers make?
- The median wage for pest control workers in the U.S. is $45,250 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $37,440 and $49,600.
- Which state pays pest control workers the most?
- Washington has the highest median wage for this occupation at $51,300 a year.
- What is the job outlook for pest control workers?
- BLS projects employment to grow 5.5% from 2025 to 2035, with about 13,700 openings each year on average.
- What education do pest control workers need?
- The typical entry-level education is: high school diploma or equivalent.