Pest Control Workers Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks
SOC 37-2021 · National · May 2025 OEWS Data
Median Annual Salary
$45,240
$21.75/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The national median salary for Pest Control Workers is $45,240 per year ($21.75/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $37,440 and $49,608 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $61,880 per year. There are approximately 102,620 pest control workers employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+4.9%
Faster than average
Annual openings
13K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
102K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
4% from new growth96% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Services to Buildings and Dwellings
NAICS 561700
96K
$44,930
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999300
2K
$50,870
Employment Services
NAICS 561300
470
$43,720
Facilities Support Services
NAICS 561200
340
$58,890
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999100
280
$70,640
Wage range across top 5 industries: $43,720 to $70,640 (62% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$16.67
$34,674
P25
$18.00
$37,440
P50MEDIAN
$21.75
$45,240
P75
$23.85
$49,608
P90
$29.75
$61,880
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · other sector
Active
Openings Rate
3.4%
Quits Rate
2.0%
The labor market rebounded in March: hires jumped to 5.6M (+655K) and separations rose to 5.4M (+356K), both more than offsetting February's drop. Job openings held at 6.9M. Quits ticked to 2.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average pest control workers salary?
The national median salary for Pest Control Workers is $45,240 per year ($21.75/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $37,440 and $49,608 annually.
How much do top-earning pest control workers make?
The 90th percentile salary for Pest Control Workers is $61,880 per year ($29.75/hr). The 75th percentile is $49,608 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for pest control workers?
Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn approximately $34,674 per year ($16.67/hr). The 25th percentile is $37,440 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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