Commercial Pest Control recruiters serving Stockton.
Stockton has 18% more pest control workers per job than the country as a whole, about 230 in the metro. BLS counts 29 business locations of pest control companies across the metro. Below: local pay for every role we staff, the state licensing rules that apply and the nearby markets competing for the same people.
Positions we recruit for in Stockton.
BLS counts about 230 pest control workers in the Stockton metro. Relative to the size of the local economy, pest control workers are more concentrated here than nationally (location quotient 1.18). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Commercial Pest Control hub.
Commercial Pest Control Technician
Stockton: 230 employed · $47,240 median, 24th-highest of 109 metros
Licensed Pest Control Applicator
Termite / WDI Inspector
Fumigation Technician
Commercial Account Manager
Stockton: 1,240 employed · $66,910 median, 31st-highest of 111 metros
Pest Control Branch / Route Manager
Stockton: 800 employed · $101,340 median, 70th-highest of 112 metros
Pest Control Service Manager
Stockton: 3,800 employed · $105,040 median, 46th-highest of 112 metros
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Specialist
Bird / Wildlife Exclusion Technician
Pest Control Sales / Business Development Rep
Stockton: 2,000 employed · $75,140 median, 26th-highest of 112 metros
What Commercial Pest Control roles earn in Stockton.
Pest control workers in Stockton earn a median $47,240, 4% over the $45,250 national figure, and 24th of 109 metros. Pay runs $35,690 at the tenth percentile to $63,940 at the ninetieth.
| Role | Stockton median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Pest Control Technician · Licensed Pest Control Applicator · Termite / WDI InspectorPest Control Workers (37-2021) | $47,240 | $35,690–$63,940 | $45,250 | +4% | 230 |
| Commercial Account ManagerSales Representatives of Services (41-3091) | $66,910 | $39,940–$128,230 | $69,990 | −4% | 1,240 |
| Pest Control Branch / Route ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $101,340 | $72,270–$179,870 | $107,230 | −5% | 800 |
| Pest Control Service ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $105,040 | $56,320–$217,790 | $105,770 | −1% | 3,800 |
| Pest Control Sales / Business Development RepSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing (41-4012) | $75,140 | $45,340–$141,790 | $72,080 | +4% | 2,000 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Stockton metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide. A metro ranking counts only the metros where BLS publishes that occupation.
How Stockton's commercial pest control market has changed since 2018.
The number of pest control companies in Stockton rose from 22 in 2018 to 29 in 2023, up 32%, ahead of the 16% national rise. Headcount at those firms went up 14%, to about 233 people. Average annual pay there went from $45,660 to $56,221 (+23%), in step with the 22% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pest control companies: business locations | 22 | 29 | +32% |
| Pest control companies: employment | 205 | 233 | +14% |
| Pest control companies: average annual pay | $45,660 | $56,221 | +23% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
Free Commercial Pest Control hiring resources.
Definitive Guide to Commercial Pest Control · 2026 Commercial Pest Control Salary Guide · 3-Step Interview Guide for Commercial Pest Control
Stockton runs 18% more commercial pest control workers per job than the country as a whole — above the national concentration. More per job means more people to reach, and more employers reaching them.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 , Pest Control Workers. Metro-wide figures for the base occupation; the wage table above is role-specific and commercial.
How Stockton's commercial pest control market compares
Among the 98 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Stockton ranks 75th for headcount, 20th for median pay and 44th for concentration for pest control workers.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | 1,860 | $48,420 | 2.61 | 116 |
| Riverside | 1,540 | $45,250 | 1.36 | 257 |
| San Diego | 1,230 | $47,470 | 1.21 | 182 |
| San Francisco | 1,210 | $53,380 | 0.77 | 147 |
| San Jose | 590 | $53,050 | 0.79 | 65 |
| Fresno | 480 | $45,730 | 1.53 | 64 |
| Bakersfield | 320 | $45,260 | 1.44 | 61 |
| Stockton | 230 | $47,240 | 1.18 | 29 |
| Modesto | 160 | $47,480 | 1.22 | 34 |
| Los Angeles | – | $47,190 | – | 625 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial pest control employers in Stockton, the pool is deep but local employers have been cutting headcount. Experienced people are here, and some will be open to a move, so a clear offer and a defined path up usually beat a higher posted rate.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Stockton metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Commercial Pest Control licensing in California.
Individuals are licensed as Applicators (Branch 2 general pest or Branch 3 wood-destroying organisms), Field Representatives (inspections and contracting in any branch) or Operators (can own a company or serve as its qualifying manager), and Applicators and Field Representatives must work for a registered company. Each license requires passing a board exam and a Live Scan background check, and Operator candidates must also complete pre-operator courses. The same state rules apply in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Fresno, Bakersfield and Modesto, so candidates licensed there can work in Stockton without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Structural Pest Control Board (California Department of Consumer Affairs). Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Stockton talent.
The closest metro we cover is Modesto, about 25 miles away, with roughly 160 pest control workers (0.7 times Stockton's 230). San Francisco pays the most nearby, a $53,380 median, 13% above Stockton. That is the number any Stockton offer is competing with when experienced people weigh a move. Sacramento has the deepest pool within reach, so a search for senior roles here usually extends there.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton | – | 230 | $47,240 |
| Modesto | 27 mi | 160 | $47,480 |
| Sacramento | 44 mi | 1,860 | $48,420 |
| San Jose | 54 mi | 590 | $53,050 |
| San Francisco | 63 mi | 1,210 | $53,380 |
| Fresno | 118 mi | 480 | $45,730 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Stockton crews.
Not commercial pest control work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Stockton in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- NorCal Logistics Center342-acre industrial park (~4.4M sq ft planned)Multi-year buildout
A large-scale industrial park designed for e-commerce fulfillment, distribution, and advanced manufacturing - sustained warehouse-construction demand for years.
- Walmart fulfillment center900,000 sq ftOpening 2026
A new high-tech fulfillment center at 150 Mariposa Road expected to employ more than 1,000 people - substantial warehouse-facility MEP demand.
- Medline distribution center709,000 sq ft (part of 1.6M+ sq ft total expansion)In use by January 2027
A 45% expansion of Medline's Northern California customer-facing distribution footprint, following two large facilities secured after a fire displaced prior capacity.
Showing 3 of 4 projects tracked in this metro. The Stockton market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for commercial pest control, and what kills offers in Stockton.
The 2 credentials that gate the work and the 3 things that most often end a commercial pest control offer are the same in every market, kept in one place: Commercial Pest Control credentials and offer risks, each linked to the body that issues it. What is local is the licensing rule above and the pay further up this page.
Frequently asked - Commercial Pest Control hiring in Stockton.
What do pest control workers earn in Stockton?
BLS puts the Stockton median for pest control workers at $47,240 a year, 4% above the $45,250 national median. That ranks 24th of 109 metros with published figures, in the top quarter. Most of the market sits between $35,690 and $63,940, a 1.8x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. Within California, San Francisco pays more, at $53,380.
Is it hard to hire pest control workers in Stockton?
Not by national standards. Pest control workers make up 18% more of the Stockton workforce than they do nationally, about 230 people. The 29 pest control companies here average about 8.0 employees per location. With 32% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial pest control roles pay the most in Stockton?
Of the roles we recruit for, Pest Control Service Manager pays the most in Stockton, a $105,040 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Commercial Pest Control Technician at $47,240, 55% below it. Relative to national pay, Commercial Pest Control Technician is the strongest-paying role here (4% above). Pest Control Branch / Route Manager trails national pay the most (5% below).
How many pest control companies operate in Stockton?
BLS counted 29 pest control companies in Stockton in 2023, employing about 233 people between them. Up from 22 in 2018, a 32% increase against 16% growth nationally. That averages 8.0 people per location. They pay about the national average of $54,678.
Which nearby metros compete with Stockton for pest control workers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Modesto (27 miles, about 160, $47,480 median), Sacramento (44 miles, about 1,860, $48,420 median) and San Jose (54 miles, about 590, $53,050 median). Sacramento has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. San Jose pays 12% more, which is where Stockton employers tend to lose people.
Plenty of people. Few of them looking.
Stockton has one of the deeper pools of pest control workers we cover, but the best of them are already working. Let's find the ones ready to move.
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