Pest Control Salary Data 2026: Technician and Manager Pay by Region
2026 pest control salary data: median $38,700/yr for technicians, $58,500 for route managers, $88,000 for operations directors. Pay rates by role, certification, and region.
Pay by role
Compensation in pest control varies significantly by role, certification, and experience level. Entry-level positions start at $28,000, while management roles reach $115,000+.
Salary ranges by role
| Role | Average | Low | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pest control technician (entry) | $33,500 | $28,000 | $38,000 | In training, pre-certification |
| Pest control technician (certified) | $40,200 | $34,000 | $48,000 | State-licensed, 1-3 years experience |
| Senior technician / specialist | $48,500 | $42,000 | $58,000 | Termite, fumigation, or wildlife specialist |
| Route manager / team lead | $58,500 | $48,000 | $68,000 | Manages 4-8 technician routes |
| Sales inspector | $55,000 | $40,000 | $80,000 | Base + commission on new contracts |
| Branch manager | $72,000 | $58,000 | $92,000 | Branch P&L, team management |
| Operations director | $88,000 | $72,000 | $115,000 | Multi-branch oversight |
| Owner/operator | $65,000-$150,000 | $40,000 | $250,000+ | Highly variable by company size and market |
Salary range visualization
Pay by region
| Region | Adjustment | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast U.S. (FL, GA, TX) | +8-12% | $42,500 |
| Northeast U.S. | +10-15% | $43,800 |
| West Coast (CA, OR, WA) | +12-18% | $45,200 |
| Midwest | -2-5% | $37,500 |
| Mountain West | Baseline | $38,700 |
| Sydney (AUD) | N/A | AUD $58,000 |
| Melbourne (AUD) | N/A | AUD $55,000 |
| Auckland (NZD) | N/A | NZD $54,000 |
Methodology
Salary data is sourced primarily from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pest Control Workers (SOC 37-2021), supplemented by NPMA and PCT Magazine compensation surveys.
Regional adjustments reflect BLS metro-area wage data combined with NPMA member surveys. Southeast U.S. pays above baseline due to year-round pest pressure and higher demand.
Owner/operator income is estimated from IBISWorld profit-per-establishment data and NPMA member surveys. Ranges are wide due to dramatic variation in company size.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, Pest Control Workers (37-2021), May 2025 Link Accessed 2026-05-20.
- NPMA, Compensation and Benefits Survey 2025 Accessed 2026-05-20.
- PCT Magazine, Salary Survey 2025 Accessed 2026-05-20.
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SCAYLED (2026). Pest Control Salary Data 2026: Technician and Manager Pay by Region. Retrieved from https://scayled.com/data/pest-control-salary-data-2026
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