Entry Level Pest Control

Entry Level Pest Control Salary

$25K

$41.5K

$59.5K

$42,957

/year

$20.65

/hour

Entry Level Pest Control Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$42,957

Columbus

Ohio

$41,492

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    How much does an Entry Level Pest Control make?

    As of Jul 29, 2026, the average annual pay for an Entry Level Pest Control in the United States is $42,957 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.65 an hour. This is the equivalent of $826/week or $3,579/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $59,500 and as low as $25,000, the majority of Entry Level Pest Control salaries currently range between $37,000 (25th percentile) to $47,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $55,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Entry Level Pest Control varies greatly (by as much as 10500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Entry Level Pest Control in your area makes on average $41,492 per year, or $1,465 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $42,957. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Entry Level Pest Control salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Entry Level Pest Control jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Entry Level Pest Control Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Entry Level Pest Control job is above the national average. Topping the list is Stanford, MT, , with Nome, AK, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $8,792 (20.5%), and Stanford, MT, furthers that trend with another $11,236 (26.2%) above the $42,957 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Entry Level Pest Control appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Stanford, MT, and Santa Cruz, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Entry Level Pest Control role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Stanford, MT

    $54,193

    $26.05

    Nome, AK

    $53,288

    $25.62

    Sitka, AK

    $51,749

    $24.88

    Wyoming, WY

    $51,231

    $24.63

    Mountain View, CA

    $50,675

    $24.36

    San Francisco, CA

    $50,610

    $24.33

    Santa Clara, CA

    $50,450

    $24.25

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $50,416

    $24.24

    Livermore, CA

    $50,388

    $24.23

    Santa Cruz, CA

    $49,601

    $23.85

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Entry Level Pest Control Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Entry Level Pest Control category.

    For example Door To Door Pest Control Sales jobs pay as much as $35,085 (81.7%) more than the average Entry Level Pest Control salary of $42,957. If you're qualified, finding work as an Door To Door Pest Control Sales may help you make more money than that of the average Entry Level Pest Control position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Door To Door Pest Control Sales

    $78,042

    $37.52

    Mosquito Control Technician

    $50,826

    $24.44

    Commercial Pest Control Technician

    $45,534

    $21.89

    Pest Control Worker

    $43,363

    $20.85

    Certified Pest Control Operator

    $41,832

    $20.11

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Entry Level Pest Control salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $42,957 per year or $20.65 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.