Pest Control Workers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $46,280 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $33,800
90th percentile $59,080
Employed locally 90
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,800
    25th
    $36,790
    50th (median)
    $46,280
    75th
    $47,620
    90th
    $59,080

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 50% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,880
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,620
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $43,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $55,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $62,290
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $63,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 3.5% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,800 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,790.