Pest Control Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for pest control workers is $45,250 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,070 in New Mexico to $51,300 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $34,680
- 25th percentile
- $37,440
- Median
- $45,250
- 75th percentile
- $49,600
- Top 10%
- $61,890
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 102,620 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $51,300 | +13% | $44,340 | $61,190 | 1,430 |
| 2 | South Dakota | $49,920 | +10% | $39,460 | $68,950 | 190 |
| 3 | Nevada | $49,240 | +9% | $36,680 | $81,420 | 790 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $49,010 | +8% | $39,470 | $58,590 | 880 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $48,780 | +8% | $39,830 | $59,680 | 2,270 |
| 6 | Colorado | $48,650 | +8% | $38,610 | $71,230 | 970 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $48,570 | +7% | $35,500 | $62,670 | 740 |
| 8 | New York | $48,530 | +7% | $37,550 | $71,960 | 4,220 |
| 9 | Maine | $48,340 | +7% | $46,130 | $60,300 | 320 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $48,020 | +6% | $44,600 | $62,580 | 120 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $48,000 | +6% | $45,570 | $58,960 | 260 |
| 12 | Maryland | $47,360 | +5% | $37,810 | $65,500 | 1,670 |
| 13 | California | $47,190 | +4% | $37,110 | $65,580 | Not published |
| 14 | Alaska | $46,900 | +4% | $35,580 | $75,180 | 40 |
| 15 | Oregon | $46,570 | +3% | $39,890 | $59,270 | 740 |
| 16 | Illinois | $46,450 | +3% | $36,120 | $62,450 | 2,470 |
| 17 | Vermont | $46,320 | +2% | $36,510 | $63,940 | 80 |
| 18 | Virginia | $45,950 | +2% | $37,020 | $61,510 | 3,040 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $45,720 | +1% | $36,910 | $60,000 | 2,260 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $45,560 | +1% | $36,750 | $62,170 | 1,900 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $45,350 | 0% | $36,800 | $59,750 | 1,060 |
| 22 | Delaware | $45,300 | 0% | $31,200 | $74,090 | 300 |
| 23 | Iowa | $45,290 | 0% | $35,750 | $57,250 | 540 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $45,030 | 0% | $36,920 | $65,250 | 270 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $44,740 | −1% | $31,990 | $61,900 | 4,870 |
| 26 | Utah | $44,740 | −1% | $33,280 | $47,640 | 1,050 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $44,570 | −2% | $27,850 | $58,220 | 1,930 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $44,500 | −2% | $29,380 | $71,920 | 50 |
| 29 | Michigan | $44,470 | −2% | $38,630 | $61,850 | 1,460 |
| 30 | Arizona | $44,430 | −2% | $36,820 | $62,910 | 3,200 |
| 31 | Florida | $44,320 | −2% | $34,960 | $61,890 | 12,400 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $43,130 | −5% | $32,850 | $59,890 | 2,660 |
| 33 | Missouri | $42,690 | −6% | $29,850 | $48,560 | 1,440 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $42,310 | −6% | $30,130 | $61,670 | 1,030 |
| 35 | Montana | $41,730 | −8% | $38,360 | $60,350 | 100 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $41,640 | −8% | $27,180 | $70,720 | 670 |
| 37 | Idaho | $40,220 | −11% | $35,940 | $47,340 | 620 |
| 38 | Ohio | $40,110 | −11% | $35,590 | $58,890 | 2,170 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $39,690 | −12% | $30,570 | $56,270 | 3,340 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $39,050 | −14% | $29,220 | $58,160 | 1,310 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $38,960 | −14% | $29,330 | $66,200 | 460 |
| 42 | Kansas | $38,690 | −14% | $27,590 | $60,000 | 760 |
| 43 | Indiana | $38,600 | −15% | $35,290 | $60,920 | 1,670 |
| 44 | Alabama | $38,410 | −15% | $31,100 | $50,110 | 2,540 |
| 45 | Georgia | $37,860 | −16% | $29,310 | $61,520 | 5,770 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $37,710 | −17% | $30,900 | $55,970 | 1,030 |
| 47 | Texas | $37,660 | −17% | $29,550 | $59,630 | 9,470 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $37,510 | −17% | $26,080 | $50,780 | 460 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $37,200 | −18% | $28,700 | $53,890 | 960 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $37,070 | −18% | $28,600 | $70,410 | 320 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Pest Control Workers salary questions
Which state pays pest control workers the most?
Washington, with a median of $51,300 a year (+13% vs. the national median of $45,250). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays pest control workers the least?
New Mexico, with a median of $37,070 a year (−18% vs. national).
Where do most pest control workers work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 12,400, with a median of $44,320.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.