Pest Control Workers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $42,960 -4% vs national
Median hourly $20.65
10th percentile $42,900
90th percentile $50,590
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,900
    25th
    $42,910
    50th (median)
    $42,960
    75th
    $48,290
    90th
    $50,590

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 55% 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
    St. George, UT $51,540
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $50,760
    Portland-South Portland, ME $50,550
    Colorado $50,450
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $50,380
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $49,750

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,160
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $45,120
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $56,160
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $78,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $66,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Portland, OR-WA is $20.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,900 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,910.