Pest Control Workers Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $44,730 +0% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $69,880
Employed locally 170
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $36,460
    50th (median)
    $44,730
    75th
    $47,820
    90th
    $69,880

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 44% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $39,300
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $45,100
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $64,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $64,390
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $68,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Modesto, CA is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Modesto, CA is 0% above 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,460.