What are the main factors that influence a Pest Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Pest Technician?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Pest Technician roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Pest Technician's salary?

A Pest Technician's salary grows with experience: a Banking Operations Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $47,902, a Pest Technician (2-4 years)earns $54,752, a Banking Operations Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $65,453, a Banking Operations Supervisor (7+ years)earns $63,981, a Banking Operations Senior Supervisor (7+ years)earns $73,181,

What are the highest paying states for a Pest Technician?

Pest Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pest Technician roles are District of Columbia $60,443, California $60,214, Massachusetts $59,411. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pest Technician roles make?

Salaries for Pest Technician level roles vary by specialization: Pest Control Manager: $135,726; Pest Control Operator: $91,540; Integrated Pest Management: $75,508; Pest Control Supervisor: $70,275; Pest Route Technician: $64,758.

Pest Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Pest Technician make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pest Technician in Delaware is $55,284 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,108
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,875 to $62,520
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,040

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Pest Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,520	$5,210	$1,202	$30
Average	$55,284	$4,607	$1,063	$27
25th Percentile	$48,875	$4,073	$940	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Pest Technician Salaries

A Pest Technician'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Pest Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pest Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $47,902
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,752
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,453
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,981
Expert (over 8 years): $73,181

Levels	Salary
Banking O... Level Pest Technician	$47,902
Pest Tech... Level Pest Technician	$54,752
Banking O... Level Pest Technician	$65,453
Banking O... Level Pest Technician	$63,981
Banking O... Level Pest Technician	$73,181

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How Do Pest Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Pest Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,443.
California: $60,214.
Massachusetts: $59,411.

District of Columbia $60,443 California $60,214 Massachusetts $59,411 Washington $59,193 New Jersey $59,171 Alaska $59,095 Connecticut $58,341 New York $58,036

Hawaii $57,058 Rhode Island $56,600 Maryland $56,289 Minnesota $55,863 Colorado $55,699 Illinois $55,645 Oregon $55,437 Delaware $55,284

New Hampshire $55,188 Virginia $54,973 Pennsylvania $54,345 Nevada $54,029 North Dakota $53,925 Michigan $53,761 Wisconsin $53,701 Vermont $53,581

Texas $53,248 Maine $53,226 Arizona $53,193 Ohio $53,155 Georgia $52,653 Indiana $52,402 Wyoming $52,353 Utah $52,276

Iowa $52,243 Kansas $51,981 Louisiana $51,905 North Carolina $51,878 Missouri $51,867 Florida $51,654 Montana $51,539 Nebraska $51,430

Kentucky $51,370 South Carolina $51,152 Tennessee $51,015 Idaho $50,961 New Mexico $50,562 Oklahoma $50,475 Alabama $50,153 South Dakota $49,612

Arkansas $49,317 West Virginia $49,159 Mississippi $48,684

Top Paying Cities for Pest Technicians

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:

Lincoln: $55,035
Little Creek: $55,438
Magnolia: $55,358

Lincoln, DE $55,035 Little Creek, DE $55,438 Magnolia, DE $55,358 Milford, DE $55,175 Marydel, DE $55,266 Millsboro, DE $54,804 Millville, DE $54,889 Milton, DE $54,984

Nassau, DE $55,024 Ocean View, DE $54,880 Rehoboth Beach, DE $54,985 Seaford, DE $55,016 Selbyville, DE $54,789 Smyrna, DE $55,476 Viola, DE $55,221 Woodside, DE $55,369

Bear, DE $55,242 Newark, DE $55,221 Claymont, DE $55,334 Delaware City, DE $55,276 Hockessin, DE $55,216 Kirkwood, DE $55,266 Middletown, DE $55,287 Montchanin, DE $55,229

New Castle, DE $55,237 Odessa, DE $55,314 Port Penn, DE $55,351 Rockland, DE $55,234 Saint Georges, DE $55,269 Townsend, DE $55,355 Winterthur, DE $55,241 Lewes, DE $55,005

Wilmington, DE $55,219 Dover, DE $55,438 Dover Afb, DE $55,146 Bethany Beach, DE $54,822 Bethel, DE $54,879 Bridgeville, DE $55,008 Camden Wyoming, DE $55,282 Cheswold, DE $55,420

Clayton, DE $55,422 Dagsboro, DE $54,784 Delmar, DE $54,696 Ellendale, DE $54,862 Felton, DE $55,171 Fenwick Island, DE $54,796 Frankford, DE $54,700 Frederica, DE $55,225

Georgetown, DE $54,763 Greenwood, DE $55,017 Harbeson, DE $54,821 Harrington, DE $55,101 Hartly, DE $55,272 Houston, DE $55,022 Kenton, DE $55,425 Laurel, DE $54,730

Yorklyn, DE $55,232

Pest Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Pest Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Pest Technician positions in Retail & Wholesale or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Pest Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Pest Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$82,926	$40.0	50%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$60,813	$29.0	10%

Pest Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pest Technician'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.

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$48,875

Average $55,284/year

$62,520

$4,073

Average $4,607/month

$5,210

$940

Average $1,063/week

$1,202

$23

Average $27/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,520	$5,210	$1,202	$30
Average	$55,284	$4,607	$1,063	$27
25th Percentile	$48,875	$4,073	$940	$23

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