Pest Control Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for pest control workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Nevada$54,110
- Colorado$53,770
- New York$53,500
- South Dakota$53,490
- Washington$53,220
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$38,920
- New Mexico$41,010
- Mississippi$41,030
- Alabama$41,220
- Arkansas$41,310
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $54,110 | $49,240 | $26 | +16.6% | 790 |
| 2 | Colorado | $53,770 | $48,650 | $26 | +15.9% | 970 |
| 3 | New York | $53,500 | $48,530 | $26 | +15.3% | 4,220 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $53,490 | $49,920 | $26 | +15.3% | 190 |
| 5 | Washington | $53,220 | $51,300 | $26 | +14.7% | 1,430 |
| 6 | Alaska | $52,680 | $46,900 | $25 | +13.5% | 40 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $52,670 | $48,020 | $25 | +13.5% | 120 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $51,780 | $48,780 | $25 | +11.6% | 2,270 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $50,900 | $48,570 | $24 | +9.7% | 740 |
| 10 | Maine | $50,830 | $48,340 | $24 | +9.5% | 320 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $50,790 | $48,000 | $24 | +9.5% | 260 |
| 12 | Maryland | $50,570 | $47,360 | $24 | +9% | 1,670 |
| 13 | California | $50,360 | $47,190 | $24 | +8.5% | — |
| 14 | Connecticut | $49,750 | $49,010 | $24 | +7.2% | 880 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $49,420 | $45,030 | $24 | +6.5% | 270 |
| 16 | Oregon | $49,200 | $46,570 | $24 | +6% | 740 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $49,030 | $45,560 | $24 | +5.7% | 1,900 |
| 18 | Vermont | $48,780 | $46,320 | $23 | +5.1% | 80 |
| 19 | Delaware | $48,130 | $45,300 | $23 | +3.7% | 300 |
| 20 | Virginia | $47,860 | $45,950 | $23 | +3.1% | 3,040 |
| 21 | Arizona | $47,640 | $44,430 | $23 | +2.7% | 3,200 |
| 22 | Illinois | $47,510 | $46,450 | $23 | +2.4% | 2,470 |
| 23 | Michigan | $47,020 | $44,470 | $23 | +1.3% | 1,460 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $46,160 | $45,350 | $22 | -0.5% | 1,060 |
| 25 | Florida | $46,060 | $44,320 | $22 | -0.7% | 12,400 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $45,980 | $45,720 | $22 | -0.9% | 2,260 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $45,670 | $41,640 | $22 | -1.6% | 670 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $45,570 | $44,500 | $22 | -1.8% | 50 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $45,520 | $44,740 | $22 | -1.9% | 4,870 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $45,160 | $38,960 | $22 | -2.7% | 460 |
| 31 | Montana | $44,930 | $41,730 | $22 | -3.2% | 100 |
| 32 | Indiana | $44,780 | $38,600 | $22 | -3.5% | 1,670 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $44,780 | $43,130 | $22 | -3.5% | 2,660 |
| 34 | Iowa | $44,210 | $45,290 | $21 | -4.7% | 540 |
| 35 | Ohio | $44,160 | $40,110 | $21 | -4.8% | 2,170 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $43,520 | $42,310 | $21 | -6.2% | 1,030 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $43,260 | $44,570 | $21 | -6.8% | 1,930 |
| 38 | Georgia | $43,030 | $37,860 | $21 | -7.3% | 5,770 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $42,880 | $39,690 | $21 | -7.6% | 3,340 |
| 40 | Missouri | $42,800 | $42,690 | $21 | -7.8% | 1,440 |
| 41 | Utah | $42,760 | $44,740 | $21 | -7.8% | 1,050 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $42,740 | $39,050 | $21 | -7.9% | 1,310 |
| 43 | Idaho | $42,060 | $40,220 | $20 | -9.4% | 620 |
| 44 | Kansas | $41,840 | $38,690 | $20 | -9.8% | 760 |
| 45 | Texas | $41,400 | $37,660 | $20 | -10.8% | 9,470 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $41,310 | $37,710 | $20 | -11% | 1,030 |
| 47 | Alabama | $41,220 | $38,410 | $20 | -11.2% | 2,540 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $41,030 | $37,200 | $20 | -11.6% | 960 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $41,010 | $37,070 | $20 | -11.6% | 320 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $38,920 | $37,510 | $19 | -16.1% | 460 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 323 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reno, NV | $58,910 | $57,870 | 160 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $58,380 | $56,380 | 670 |
| 3 | Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $57,770 | $52,870 | 40 |
| 4 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $55,390 | $54,800 | 100 |
| 5 | East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $54,860 | $52,790 | 40 |
| 6 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $53,380 | $55,960 | 1,210 |
| 7 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $53,050 | $57,630 | 590 |
| 8 | Kingston, NY | $52,700 | $54,350 | 50 |
| 9 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $51,300 | $50,670 | 70 |
| 10 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $50,440 | $60,600 | 50 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing pest control workerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $70,640 | $71,660 | 280 |
| 2 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $70,640 | $71,660 | 280 |
| 3 | Chemical Manufacturing | $61,120 | $59,280 | 30 |
| 4 | Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $59,600 | $54,260 | — |
| 5 | Facilities Support Services | $58,890 | $60,850 | 340 |
| 6 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $58,720 | $58,010 | 190 |
| 7 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $57,770 | $58,990 | 2,310 |
| 8 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $57,770 | $58,990 | 2,310 |
| 9 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $56,330 | $56,010 | 260 |
| 10 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $56,260 | $57,930 | 2,570 |
| 11 | Grain and Oilseed Milling | $54,850 | $56,490 | 30 |
| 12 | Warehousing and Storage | $53,770 | $53,240 | 40 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do pest control workers make in the U.S.?
The median pest control workers salary in the United States is $45,250 per year (mean $46,400), and about 80% earn between $34,680 and $61,890.
How much do pest control workers make per hour?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $46,400 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays pest control workers the most?
Nevada has the highest average pay for pest control workers at $54,110 per year (median $49,240).
What is the job outlook for pest control workers?
Employment is projected to change +4.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 13,400 openings per year.