SOC 37-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pest Control Workers — Denver
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Denver, CO comes to $50,110 a year, ahead of the national median of $45,250 by 10.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Denver, CO comes to $50,110 a year, ahead of the national median of $45,250 by 10.7%. Pay ranges from under $37,860 at the tenth percentile to more than $71,240 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,140 to $60,430.
The area has 570 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.54 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Fort Collins records the highest median at $49,460. Of the 648 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 483rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,860 | −16.3% |
| 25th | $47,140 | +4.2% |
| Median (50th) | $50,110 | +10.7% |
| 75th | $60,430 | +33.5% |
| 90th | $71,240 | +57.4% |
| Mean | $54,150 | +19.7% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Collins | $49,460 | 50 | |
| 2 | Grand Junction | $48,640 | 70 | |
| 3 | Colorado Springs | $48,480 | 100 | |
| 4 | Greeley | $46,280 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Denver run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $50,110 buys what $48,603 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,603US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,110 a year, 10.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,860 to $71,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 570 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Collins, at $49,460.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pest Control Workers in Denver, CO?
The median annual wage is $50,110, or $24.09 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,250, so pay in Denver, CO is 10.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Denver, CO earns more than $71,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,860 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fort Collins, at $49,460 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 570 jobs in this occupation in Denver, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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