Pest Control Workers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $42,590 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.48
10th percentile $29,680
90th percentile $70,640
Employed locally 2,050
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,680
    25th
    $34,590
    50th (median)
    $42,590
    75th
    $58,440
    90th
    $70,640

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 47% 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
    Odessa, TX $46,820
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $46,630
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,780
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $43,870
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $41,360
    Texarkana, TX-AR $38,510

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,360
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,050
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $37,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $48,270
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $38,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Houston, TX is $20.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Houston, TX is 4.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,680 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,590.