How much does a pest control worker make in California?
$47,190a year
Median yearly pay for pest control workers in California. That is $22.69 an hour or $3,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.69
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,110Median: $47,190Highest 10%: $65,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 25th | $41,620 | $20.01 | |
| Median | $47,190 | $22.69 | |
| 75th | $56,880 | $27.35 | |
| 90th | $65,580 | $31.53 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $53,380 |
| San Jose, CA | $53,050 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $50,440 |
| Vallejo, CA | $50,420 |
| Sacramento, CA | $48,420 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $48,140 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $48,000 |
| Salinas, CA | $47,860 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,480 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,470 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,240 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,190 |
| El Centro, CA | $47,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $47,060 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,450 |
| Fresno, CA | $45,730 |
| Yuba City, CA | $45,690 |
| Redding, CA | $45,420 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $45,260 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,250 |
| Chico, CA | $45,130 |
| Merced, CA | $38,950 |
| Visalia, CA | $37,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pest control workers.
| 10. North Dakota | $48,020 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $48,000 |
| 12. Maryland | $47,360 |
| 13. California | $47,190 |
| 14. Alaska | $46,900 |
| 15. Oregon | $46,570 |
| 16. Illinois | $46,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pest control worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.69 ($47,190 a year).
Do pest control workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $47,190 against $45,250 nationally, 4% more.
Where does California rank for pest control worker pay?
California ranks 13 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays pest control workers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $53,380 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.