Pest Control Workers Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $46,160 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.19
10th percentile $34,830
90th percentile $59,300
Employed locally 150
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,830
    25th
    $37,050
    50th (median)
    $46,160
    75th
    $48,680
    90th
    $59,300

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 51% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39,480
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,790
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$75,800
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$40,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Salinas, CA is $22.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Salinas, CA is 3.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,830 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,050.