What is the typical salary range for a Pest Control Worker?

Pay typically falls between $38,500 and $51,500 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

Pest Control Worker Salary: $48,000 Average

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Average base salary

$48,000 / year

≈ $4,000 per month · $23.08 per hour

Location

25th percentile
$38,500Average
$48,00075th percentile
$51,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

About this role

Pest Control Worker is a professional role in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family, focused on Pest Control Worker work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Pest Control Worker pays 3% below the average across 10 roles in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family (family average $49,500).

Similar-paying roles in Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$48,000

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48,500

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$50,500

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44,000

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55,000

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40,000

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,500

Tree Trimmers and Pruners$58,000

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Pest Control Worker make?

The average base salary for a Pest Control Worker in the United States is $48,000 per year, or about $23.08 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $38,500 and $51,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance roles?

The Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family averages $49,500 across 10 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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