How much does a pest control technician make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,152 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,513
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $71,230 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $69,580 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $65,110 |
| 4. Denmark estimate | $51,550 |
| 5. United States | $49,820 |
| 6. Norway estimate | $47,580 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $125 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Underwater welder$72,990
- Blaster$61,390
- Grader$48,570
- Craft and related workers not elsewhere classified$38,020
- Butcher$39,530
- Pastry cook$37,160
- Cheese maker$44,680
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers$40,300
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| District of Columbia | $68,300 |
| Alaska | $63,370 |
| New York | $61,580 |
| Washington | $61,490 |
| California | $60,840 |
| New Hampshire | $60,800 |
| Oregon | $60,040 |
| Vermont | $59,980 |
| New Jersey | $58,860 |
| Connecticut | $58,330 |
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| Delaware | $58,210 |
| Maine | $57,350 |
| Colorado | $56,870 |
| Wisconsin | $56,290 |
| Massachusetts | $55,960 |
| Rhode Island | $55,230 |
| North Dakota | $54,910 |
| Nevada | $54,250 |
| Michigan | $53,560 |
| Wyoming | $52,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,490 |
| Maryland | $52,480 |
| Virginia | $52,360 |
| Utah | $52,240 |
| South Dakota | $51,940 |
| Iowa | $51,860 |
| Kansas | $51,440 |
| Indiana | $51,320 |
| Nebraska | $51,010 |
| Idaho | $50,710 |
| North Carolina | $50,370 |
| Ohio | $50,290 |
| Illinois | $50,140 |
| Kentucky | $49,790 |
| Arizona | $49,680 |
| South Carolina | $49,490 |
| New Mexico | $49,320 |
| Hawaii | $49,270 |
| Montana | $48,270 |
| Florida | $47,350 |
| Minnesota | $46,270 |
| West Virginia | $45,950 |
| Missouri | $45,880 |
| Tennessee | $44,980 |
| Georgia | $44,830 |
| Alabama | $44,130 |
| Oklahoma | $43,160 |
| Texas | $43,080 |
| Arkansas | $42,960 |
| Louisiana | $42,770 |
| Mississippi | $40,170 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping | $58,430 |
| Pest Control Worker | $45,250 |
| Pesticide Handler | $46,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pest control technician make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,152 a month, $49,820 a year.
How much does a pest control technician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $36,770 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $69,790.
Which country pays a pest control technician the most?
United States, with a median of $49,820 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a pest control technician the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $68,300 a year.
Does a pest control technician make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $49,820 a year against $46,530 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a pest control technician or an underwater welder?
An underwater welder: $72,990 a year against $49,820 for a pest control technician, 1.5 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate