Pest Control Workers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $45,590 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $35,950
90th percentile $58,240
Employed locally 1,320
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,950
    25th
    $36,830
    50th (median)
    $45,590
    75th
    $47,820
    90th
    $58,240

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,010
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $43,290
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $56,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $61,250
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $63,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pest Control Workers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in San Diego, CA is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.95 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Pest Control Workers salaries?

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in San Diego, CA is 1.9% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,950 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,830.