Pest Control Workers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $38,580 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.55
10th percentile $34,780
90th percentile $56,630
Employed locally 1,420
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,780
    25th
    $36,520
    50th (median)
    $38,580
    75th
    $46,130
    90th
    $56,630

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 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
    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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,100
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $40,090
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $59,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,800
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $61,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Riverside, CA is $18.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Riverside, CA is 13.7% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,780 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,520.