How much does a pest control worker make in New Jersey?
$48,780a year
Median yearly pay for pest control workers in New Jersey. That is $23.45 an hour or $4,065 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.45
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,830Median: $48,780Highest 10%: $59,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,830 | $19.15 | |
| 25th | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| Median | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| 75th | $58,560 | $28.15 | |
| 90th | $59,680 | $28.69 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $49,940 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $47,610 |
| Trenton, NJ | $47,330 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $47,260 |
| Allentown, PA | $46,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pest control workers.
| 2. South Dakota | $49,920 |
| 3. Nevada | $49,240 |
| 4. Connecticut | $49,010 |
| 5. New Jersey | $48,780 |
| 6. Colorado | $48,650 |
| 7. Hawaii | $48,570 |
| 8. New York | $48,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pest control worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $23.45 ($48,780 a year).
Do pest control workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $48,780 against $45,250 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for pest control worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays pest control workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $49,940 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.