The average salary for a pest control worker in the United States is $44,650, but the range typically falls between $36,710 and $48,400. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $21.46, with a range between $17.65 and $23.27.
There are approximately 93,760 people employed as a pest control worker in the United States. With Florida, California, Texas employing the highest number of pest control workers.The state with the best pay for a pest control worker is New Hampshire, with an average annual salary of $51,500, while New Mexico has the lowest average annual salary of $35,900.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,670 | $14.75 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,710 | $17.65 |
| Median | $43,470 | $20.9 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,400 | $23.27 |
| 90th Percentile | $60,430 | $29.05 |
The salary of a pest control worker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a pest control worker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for pest control workers are New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Colorado, Delaware, New York while the worst states are New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Arkansas, Kentucky.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,520 | $42,600 | $59,450 |
| Alaska | $36,650 | $48,130 | $74,220 |
| Arizona | $36,040 | $45,410 | $61,760 |
| Arkansas | $29,710 | $40,010 | $57,300 |
| California | $35,460 | $46,360 | $61,660 |
| Colorado | $35,460 | $53,960 | $81,250 |
| Connecticut | $37,030 | $44,210 | $51,920 |
| Delaware | $36,600 | $52,580 | $74,250 |
| Florida | $35,760 | $48,690 | $64,370 |
| Georgia | $28,290 | $43,770 | $62,940 |
| Hawaii | $30,790 | $40,030 | $51,260 |
| Idaho | $33,240 | $43,530 | $48,740 |
| Illinois | $34,910 | $42,610 | $50,040 |
| Indiana | $30,230 | $42,490 | $51,000 |
| Iowa | $30,170 | $41,620 | $60,650 |
| Kansas | $30,690 | $41,540 | $55,420 |
| Kentucky | $29,310 | $38,620 | $53,170 |
| Louisiana | $24,090 | $39,630 | $59,580 |
| Maine | $36,790 | $47,660 | $68,640 |
| Maryland | $30,890 | $42,820 | $55,270 |
| Massachusetts | $41,530 | $53,790 | $63,090 |
| Michigan | $35,830 | $45,100 | $62,800 |
| Minnesota | $39,410 | $47,980 | $59,460 |
| Mississippi | $28,570 | $40,950 | $62,100 |
| Missouri | $31,610 | $42,900 | $53,730 |
| Montana | $36,780 | $45,060 | $56,480 |
| Nebraska | $29,640 | $42,390 | $60,670 |
| Nevada | $36,430 | $45,120 | $73,410 |
| New Hampshire | $39,590 | $51,500 | $72,440 |
| New Jersey | $37,990 | $47,210 | $58,820 |
| New Mexico | $28,340 | $35,900 | $44,200 |
| New York | $37,220 | $51,170 | $71,280 |
| North Carolina | $28,600 | $38,880 | $48,430 |
| Ohio | $35,060 | $46,690 | $59,540 |
| Oklahoma | $24,780 | $35,630 | $48,850 |
| Oregon | $38,590 | $48,550 | $58,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,240 | $42,710 | $56,490 |
| Rhode Island | $41,910 | $45,460 | $47,590 |
| South Carolina | $24,080 | $38,370 | $49,230 |
| South Dakota | $29,920 | $46,150 | $67,030 |
| Tennessee | $30,970 | $45,750 | $64,660 |
| Texas | $28,970 | $41,270 | $58,320 |
| Utah | $28,340 | $41,130 | $60,320 |
| Vermont | $36,450 | $48,570 | $59,410 |
| Virginia | $27,130 | $42,690 | $57,530 |
| Washington | $36,360 | $49,220 | $59,290 |
| West Virginia | $26,210 | $37,570 | $55,350 |
| Wisconsin | $35,220 | $49,240 | $62,840 |
| Wyoming | $24,460 | $41,310 | $62,910 |
Even between cities, the salary of a pest control worker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for pest control workers is Fargo, ND with an average salary of $73,490.The city with the lowest average salary for pest control workers is Valdosta, GA with an average salary of $31,040.
Areas with highest average salaries for pest control workers
Areas with lowest average salaries for pest control workers
The number of pest control workers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of pest control workers has increased by 14,200. On average, the number of pest control workers has been increasing by 4.5% each year. The salary of pest control workers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of pest control workers has increased by $4,300. On average, the salary of pest control workers has been increasing by 2.7% each year.
Pest Control Workers are part of the building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for pest control workers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations jobs here.
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