Pest Control Workers Salary in California
The median pay for a pest control workers in California is $45,370/year ($21.81/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $59K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across California. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $45K get you in California?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, California
Entry-level pest control workers (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $59K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
Pest Control Workers salary by metro in California
23 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $49K | +7% | 50 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $48K | +6% | 530 |
| Vallejo | $48K | +6% | 90 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $47K | +5% | 1,170 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $47K | +3% | 190 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $46K | +2% | 90 |
| Salinas | $46K | +2% | 150 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $46K | +1% | 2,920 |
| Yuba City | $46K | +1% | 80 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $46K | +1% | 140 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $46K | +0% | 1,320 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $45K | -0% | 340 |
| Modesto | $45K | -1% | 170 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $44K | -3% | 320 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $43K | -4% | 200 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $41K | -10% | 1,560 |
| El Centro | $40K | -11% | 30 |
| Fresno | $40K | -12% | 470 |
| Chico | $40K | -13% | 120 |
| Merced | $39K | -13% | 70 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $39K | -15% | 1,420 |
| Redding | $38K | -16% | 140 |
| Visalia | $37K | -19% | 170 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do pest control workers make in California?
The median is $45,370 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,780, and experienced pest control workers can clear $59,180. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in California?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,123/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,471/month, which eats 79.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a pest control workers salary go in California?
California has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median pest control workers salary is worth about $42,745 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do pest control workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.