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Pest Control Worker

Average base salary, Idaho
$43,500 / year
$3,650 per month · $20.91 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Idaho · median $41,500
25th percentile
$39,500
Average
$43,500
75th percentile
$47,500
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.
Pest Control Worker salary by state
Alabama$42,500
Alaska$54,500
Arizona$49,500
Arkansas$43,000
California$52,000
Colorado$55,500
Delaware$50,000
Florida$47,500
Georgia$44,500
Hawaii$52,500
Idaho$43,500
Illinois$49,000
Indiana$46,500
Iowa$46,000
Kansas$43,500
Kentucky$45,000
Louisiana$45,000
Maine$52,500
Maryland$52,500
Michigan$48,500
Minnesota$47,500
Missouri$44,500
Montana$46,500
Nebraska$46,500
Nevada$56,000
New Jersey$53,500
New Mexico$42,500
New York$55,500
Ohio$45,500
Oklahoma$44,000
Oregon$51,000
Tennessee$44,500
Texas$43,000
Utah$44,500
Vermont$50,500
Virginia$49,500
Washington$55,000
Wisconsin$48,000
Wyoming$47,000
About this role

Pest Control Worker is a professional role within the function in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Pest Control Workers do

Typical education: High School Diploma

  • Record work activities performed.
  • Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall, or roof porosity and access to infested locations.
  • Recommend treatment and prevention methods for pest problems to clients.
  • Spray or dust chemical solutions, powders, or gases into rooms, onto clothing, furnishings, or wood, or over marshlands, ditches, or catch basins.
  • Clean work site after completion of job.

Top skills: Critical Thinking Active Listening Writing Speaking Monitoring Time Management

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Pest Control Worker pay by experience level
Entry level$36,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$39,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$47,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$51,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$64,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+4.9%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
13,400
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Pest Control Worker salary by industry
Administrative and Support Services

97,070 workers

$47,500

Services to Buildings and Dwellings

96,250 workers

$47,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

2,310 workers

$61,000

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

1,850 workers

$59,000

Employment Services

470 workers

$45,500

Facilities Support Services

340 workers

$63,000

Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)

280 workers

$74,000

Educational Services

270 workers

$50,000

State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

190 workers

$60,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

180 workers

$48,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
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).

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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