Pest Control Technician Salary
Pest control technicians inspect buildings for pests and apply treatments to eliminate infestations of insects, rodents, and other organisms.
Pest Control Technician Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level pest control technicians earn around $30,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $41,000. Senior-level pest control technicians can earn $58,000 or more.
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The salary range for pest control technicians varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $28,000, while the top 10% earn $62,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $40,280 |
| 75th Percentile | $50,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $62,000 |
Pest Control Technician Salary by State
Pest Control Technician salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $71,698, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $33,432.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $71,698 | Details → |
| #2 California | $57,600 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $54,378 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $53,975 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $49,142 | Details → |
| #6 Washington | $47,933 | Details → |
| #7 New Jersey | $46,322 | Details → |
| #8 Oregon | $45,516 | Details → |
| #9 Connecticut | $45,114 | Details → |
| #10 Maryland | $44,308 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $43,100 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $42,294 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $42,294 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $41,891 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $40,683 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $40,683 | Details → |
| #17 Nevada | $40,280 | Details → |
| #18 Florida | $39,474 | Details → |
| #19 Maine | $39,474 | Details → |
| #20 Arizona | $39,072 | Details → |
| #21 Minnesota | $39,072 | Details → |
| #22 Montana | $39,072 | Details → |
| #23 Utah | $39,072 | Details → |
| #24 Louisiana | $38,669 | Details → |
| #25 Pennsylvania | $38,669 | Details → |
| #26 Texas | $38,669 | Details → |
| #27 Wyoming | $38,669 | Details → |
| #28 Illinois | $38,266 | Details → |
| #29 North Dakota | $38,266 | Details → |
| #30 Idaho | $37,863 | Details → |
| #31 Georgia | $37,460 | Details → |
| #32 New Mexico | $37,460 | Details → |
| #33 Indiana | $37,058 | Details → |
| #34 North Carolina | $37,058 | Details → |
| #35 Wisconsin | $37,058 | Details → |
| #36 Michigan | $36,252 | Details → |
| #37 Nebraska | $36,252 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $36,252 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $35,849 | Details → |
| #40 Oklahoma | $35,849 | Details → |
| #41 South Carolina | $35,849 | Details → |
| #42 Tennessee | $35,849 | Details → |
| #43 Missouri | $35,446 | Details → |
| #44 South Dakota | $35,446 | Details → |
| #45 Alabama | $35,044 | Details → |
| #46 Kansas | $35,044 | Details → |
| #47 Kentucky | $35,044 | Details → |
| #48 West Virginia | $34,641 | Details → |
| #49 Arkansas | $33,835 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $33,432 | Details → |
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Get a Professional Resume →Key Responsibilities
- ● Inspect properties for pest infestations
- ● Apply pesticides and treatments safely
- ● Set traps and baiting systems
- ● Advise customers on prevention measures
- ● Document treatment plans and results
Top Skills
Education Required
High school diploma
Job Outlook
Faster than average — projected 8% growth over the next decade
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