Pest Control Workers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $40,320 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.38
10th percentile $36,380
90th percentile $63,330
Employed locally 30
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,380
    25th
    $36,610
    50th (median)
    $40,320
    75th
    $44,210
    90th
    $63,330

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 29% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,530
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,360
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $59,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $49,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pest Control Workers make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in El Centro, CA is $19.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.17 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Pest Control Workers salaries?

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in El Centro, CA is 9.9% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,380 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,610.