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How much does a pest control worker make in San Diego?

$47,470a year

Median yearly pay for pest control workers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $22.82 an hour or $3,956 a month.

Hourly
$22.82
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
36 of 245
Jobs in the area
1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,370Median: $47,470Highest 10%: $72,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,370$17.97
25th$38,660$18.59
Median$47,470$22.82
75th$58,420$28.09
90th$72,700$34.95

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for pest control workers.

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
Stockton, CA$47,240
Los Angeles, CA$47,190
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
Pest Control Worker salary in California Pest Control Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$63,740
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$63,410
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$58,300
Grounds Maintenance Worker$48,970
Building Cleaning Worker$46,960
Pesticide Handler$46,110
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$45,560
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$42,150
Janitor and Cleaner$38,450
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pest control worker make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $22.82 ($47,470 a year).

Do pest control workers make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $47,470 against $45,250 nationally, 5% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $47,190, so San Diego pays 1% more.

Where does San Diego rank for pest control worker pay?

36 of 245 metro areas with data.

How much does a pest control worker make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,700 or more.

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.