How much do pest control technicians earn across Canada’s provinces? This page breaks down median wages province by province using the latest Job Bank Canada data for pest controllers and fumigators (NOC 73202), updated November 2025. Quebec and Alberta lead the country, while the Atlantic provinces sit at the lower end.
Across Canada, the median wage for pest control technicians is $25.96 per hour, about $54,000 per year at full-time hours. Provincial medians range from $23.71 per hour in Nova Scotia to $28.09 per hour in Quebec, according to Job Bank Canada.
Pest control technician salary by province
The table below shows the median hourly wage for each province where Job Bank publishes data, the full-time annual equivalent, and the typical low-to-high hourly range. The range roughly reflects entry-level pay at the low end and experienced pay at the high end.
| Province | Median hourly | Annual equivalent | Typical range (hourly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | $28.09 | about $58,400 | $18.80 to $35.70 |
| Alberta | $27.25 | about $56,700 | $20.99 to $31.73 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $26.52 | about $55,200 | $22.65 to $31.14 |
| British Columbia | $26.00 | about $54,100 | $21.25 to $34.13 |
| Ontario | $25.96 | about $54,000 | $19.23 to $30.00 |
| Manitoba | $25.91 | about $53,900 | $18.03 to $34.51 |
| Saskatchewan | $24.90 | about $51,800 | $17.50 to $31.76 |
| New Brunswick | $24.53 | about $51,000 | $21.26 to $27.43 |
| Nova Scotia | $23.71 | about $49,300 | $21.11 to $27.20 |
| Canada (national) | $25.96 | about $54,000 | $19.23 to $37.50 |
Which province pays pest control technicians the most?
Quebec has the highest median wage at $28.09 per hour, followed by Alberta at $27.25 per hour. Both sit several thousand dollars a year above the national median. Among the largest provincial job markets, Alberta leads, with British Columbia and Ontario close to each other near the national median of $25.96 per hour.
Which province pays the least?
Nova Scotia has the lowest published median at $23.71 per hour, with New Brunswick next at $24.53 per hour. The Atlantic provinces generally report both lower medians and narrower wage ranges than Western Canada and Quebec.
Provinces and territories without published data
Job Bank does not publish wages for pest control technicians in Prince Edward Island, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, or Nunavut, because the number of workers is too small to produce a reliable estimate. For those regions, the national median of $25.96 per hour is the best available reference.
Methodology and source
All wage figures come from the Government of Canada’s Job Bank for pest controllers and fumigators (NOC 73202), updated November 19, 2025. Job Bank wages are derived from Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey and, for smaller regions, a Small Area Estimation model. Annual equivalents are calculated by multiplying the median hourly wage by 2,080 full-time hours and do not include overtime, commission, or bonuses, which are common in route-based and sales roles and can raise total pay.
Frequently asked questions
Which Canadian province pays pest control technicians the most?
Quebec, at a median of $28.09 per hour (about $58,400 per year), followed by Alberta at $27.25 per hour, according to Job Bank Canada.
What is the median pest control technician wage in Canada?
$25.96 per hour, or about $54,000 per year at full-time hours, per Job Bank Canada (NOC 73202, updated November 2025).
How much do pest control technicians make in Ontario, BC, and Alberta?
The median is $25.96 per hour in Ontario, $26.00 per hour in British Columbia, and $27.25 per hour in Alberta, which works out to roughly $54,000 to $56,700 per year.
Why does Quebec pay the most?
Quebec reports the highest median wage for the occupation in the current Job Bank data. Provincial differences reflect local demand, cost of living, the mix of residential and commercial work, and how each market structures pay.
Looking for the full national and US picture, plus salary by experience level? See our Pest Control Technician Salary Guide 2026.