Pest Control Workers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $48,600 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.37
10th percentile $35,580
90th percentile $74,010
Employed locally 50
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,580
    25th
    $37,560
    50th (median)
    $48,600
    75th
    $51,220
    90th
    $74,010

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 56% 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
    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
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $47,150

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,630
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $46,590
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $63,760
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $62,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pest Control Workers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Santa Cruz, CA is $23.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.73 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Pest Control Workers salaries?

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 8.7% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,580 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,560.