Pest Control Workers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $47,420 +6% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $38,580
90th percentile $64,520
Employed locally 1,170
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,580
    25th
    $44,290
    50th (median)
    $47,420
    75th
    $56,210
    90th
    $64,520

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 35% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 65% 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
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $47,150

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $43,530
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $45,670
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $48,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $65,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $71,890
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $76,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in San Francisco, CA is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in San Francisco, CA is 6% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,580 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,290.