Pest Control Workers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $35,970 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.29
10th percentile $27,980
90th percentile $45,720
Employed locally 30
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,980
    25th
    $30,010
    50th (median)
    $35,970
    75th
    $37,040
    90th
    $45,720

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 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
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $54,860
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,910
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $48,690
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,160
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,770
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $47,610

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,450
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $34,920
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $42,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $57,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pest Control Workers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Las Cruces, NM is $17.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.98 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Pest Control Workers salaries?

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 19.6% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,980 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,010.