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

$53,050a year

Median yearly pay for pest control workers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $25.50 an hour or $4,421 a month.

Hourly
$25.50
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
5 of 245
Jobs in the area
590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,640Median: $53,050Highest 10%: $78,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,640$21.94
25th$46,580$22.39
Median$53,050$25.50
75th$63,200$30.38
90th$78,200$37.60

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for pest control workers.

San Francisco, CA$53,380
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
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 Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$69,590
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$69,080
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$63,630
Grounds Maintenance Worker$56,840
Building Cleaning Worker$49,530
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$48,330
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$48,200
Pesticide Handler$47,430
Janitor and Cleaner$43,870
Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $25.50 ($53,050 a year).

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

Yes: $53,050 against $45,250 nationally, 17% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $47,190, so San Jose pays 12% more.

Where does San Jose rank for pest control worker pay?

5 of 245 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,200 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.