Pest Control Workers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $39,530 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.01
10th percentile $33,390
90th percentile $54,140
Employed locally 120
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,390
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $39,530
    75th
    $45,470
    90th
    $54,140

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 42% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,910
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$41,150
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59,220
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$59,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Chico, CA is $19.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Chico, CA is 11.6% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,390 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.