Pest Control Worker Salary in the United States

How much does a Pest Control Worker make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pest Control Worker in the United States is $35,202 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Pest Control Worker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,543
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,554 to $39,044
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,232
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Pest Control Worker Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $39,044 $3,254 $751 $19
Average $35,202 $2,933 $677 $17
25th Percentile $31,554 $2,629 $607 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Pest Control Worker Salaries

A Pest Control Worker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Pest Control Workers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $44,400
  • San Francisco: $43,914
  • Oakland: $42,988

What Skills Can Increase a Pest Control Worker's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 16.79% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Geriatrics (Mentioned in 3.22% Job Postings): Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of older adults. The term geriatrics originates from the Greek geron meaning "old man", and iatros meaning "healer".
  • Activity Planning (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): Produce a detailed schedule showing which staff carry out each activity; produce a detailed plan against which actual achievement may be measured; produce timed cash flow forecast; replan the project during its life to correct drift from the target.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 16.79%
Geriatrics 3.22%
Activity Planning 1.23%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Pest Control Worker's salary.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Verbal Communication
$39,426
12%
Communication Skills
$38,370
9%
Commitment
$38,018
8%
Microsoft Office
$38,018
8%
Leadership
$37,666
7%
Therapeutic Recreation
$37,666
7%
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How Education impacts a Pest Control Worker's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Pest Control Workers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Pest Control Worker with a Associate's Degree is between $34,819 and $37,156).

Pest Control Worker Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Pest Control Worker
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.2%
High School 41.0%
Associates 13.0%
Bachelors 41.6%
Masters 2.5%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Pest Control Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pest Control Worker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Pest Control Worker

Salaries for a Pest Control Worker can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $49,111 in 2023 to around $49,393 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Pest Control Worker salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Pest Control Worker Over Time

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2023
$49,111
2024
$49,584
2025
$49,393
2026
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2023 $49,111
2024 $49,584
2025 $49,393
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