Pest Control Workers Salary
The median pay for a pest control workers in Vallejo, CA is $50,420/year ($24.24/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $79K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 108.48), so that salary is closer to $46,479 in real purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $2,178/month, about 66.2% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $50K get you in Vallejo?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Vallejo’s Regional Price Parity (108.48). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Vallejo
Vallejo sits well above the national pay line for pest control workers, local pay runs about 11% higher than the U.S. median of $45K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $2,178/month, which is 63.4% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost-of-living overall is 8% above the national average (BEA RPP 108.48), so groceries and services cost more too. The pay premium is real, but so are the offsets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for pest control workers in metros near Vallejo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $47K | $42K |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $48K | $45K |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $45K | $43K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $47K | $42K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Vallejo, CA
Entry-level pest control workers (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $79K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.
Pest Control Workers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Pest Control Workers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $51K | +13% | 1,430 |
| South Dakota | $50K | +10% | 190 |
| Nevada | $49K | +9% | 790 |
| Connecticut | $49K | +8% | 880 |
| New Jersey | $49K | +8% | 2,270 |
| Colorado | $49K | +8% | 970 |
| Hawaii | $49K | +7% | 740 |
| New York | $49K | +7% | 4,220 |
| Maine | $48K | +7% | 320 |
| North Dakota | $48K | +6% | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $48K | +6% | 260 |
| Maryland | $47K | +5% | 1,670 |
| California | $47K | +4% | N/A |
| Alaska | $47K | +4% | 40 |
| Oregon | $47K | +3% | 740 |
| Illinois | $46K | +3% | 2,470 |
| Vermont | $46K | +2% | 80 |
| Virginia | $46K | +2% | 3,040 |
| Pennsylvania | $46K | +1% | 2,260 |
| Massachusetts | $46K | +1% | 1,900 |
| Wisconsin | $45K | +0% | 1,060 |
| Delaware | $45K | +0% | 300 |
| Iowa | $45K | +0% | 540 |
| Rhode Island | $45K | -0% | 270 |
| Utah | $45K | -1% | 1,050 |
| North Carolina | $45K | -1% | 4,870 |
| Louisiana | $45K | -2% | 1,930 |
| Wyoming | $45K | -2% | 50 |
| Michigan | $44K | -2% | 1,460 |
| Arizona | $44K | -2% | 3,200 |
| Florida | $44K | -2% | 12,400 |
| South Carolina | $43K | -5% | 2,660 |
| Missouri | $43K | -6% | 1,440 |
| Kentucky | $42K | -6% | 1,030 |
| Montana | $42K | -8% | 100 |
| Minnesota | $42K | -8% | 670 |
| Idaho | $40K | -11% | 620 |
| Ohio | $40K | -11% | 2,170 |
| Tennessee | $40K | -12% | 3,340 |
| Oklahoma | $39K | -14% | 1,310 |
| Nebraska | $39K | -14% | 460 |
| Kansas | $39K | -14% | 760 |
| Indiana | $39K | -15% | 1,670 |
| Alabama | $38K | -15% | 2,540 |
| Georgia | $38K | -16% | 5,770 |
| Arkansas | $38K | -17% | 1,030 |
| Texas | $38K | -17% | 9,470 |
| West Virginia | $38K | -17% | 460 |
| Mississippi | $37K | -18% | 960 |
| New Mexico | $37K | -18% | 320 |
Showing 1–10 of 50 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a pest control worker afford a 2BR apartment alone in Vallejo?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $50K, rent takes 63.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,178/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for pest control workers in Vallejo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new pest control workers typically earn — is $39K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,315/month. At HUD’s $2,178/month FMR, rent would take 94% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is pest control worker a high-paying job in Vallejo?
Local pay is 11% above the national median — $50K here vs. $45K nationally. Keep in mind cost of living here is 8% above the national average, which offsets some of that premium.
How does Vallejo compare to the national average for pest control workers?
Vallejo pays $50K median vs. the U.S. average of $45K — that’s +11%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 108.48), the purchasing-power equivalent is $46K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do pest control workers make in Vallejo, CA?
The median is $50,420 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,590, and experienced pest control workers can clear $79,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $50K enough to live in Vallejo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,436/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,178/month, which eats 63.4% 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 Vallejo?
Vallejo has a Regional Price Parity of 108.48 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median pest control workers salary is worth about $46,479 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.