Pest Control Workers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $43,790 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.05
10th percentile $34,540
90th percentile $60,890
Employed locally 320
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,540
    25th
    $35,910
    50th (median)
    $43,790
    75th
    $48,190
    90th
    $60,890

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pest Control Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $54,860
    St. George, UT $51,540
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,200
    Kingston, NY $50,970
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $50,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $50,710

    Nearby metros — Pest Control Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $48,600
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $48,520
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,040
    Vallejo, CA $47,920
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,420

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $39,130
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $39,670
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $52,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $57,160
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $60,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pest Control Workers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Bakersfield, CA is $21.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.11 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Pest Control Workers salaries?

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.1% below the national median of $44,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pest Control Workers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,540 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,910.