By the HomeCostLens editorial team · Reviewed September 2026 · Pest Control · Source: National Pest Management Association — ~3–5%/yr
▲ up 4.0%
Year-over-year change in pest control costs. National average now ~$400.
National avg: $400
Typical range: $150–$1,500
Since 2021: +29%
The national average cost of pest control has risen about 4.0% over the past year, reaching roughly $400 in 2026. Costs have risen 3–5% a year for a decade; recent technician wage growth and higher chemical costs keep that pace going.
Pest Control cost trajectory, 2021–2026
Estimated national pest control cost (indexed from BLS producer-price data)
Indexed estimate (2021 = 100) based on BLS Producer Price Index category data and skilled-trade wage growth; actual prices vary by city and scope.
Where pest control costs the most & least
Local prices swing widely around the national average — driven by labor rates, climate, and permit costs. Here is how pest control ranks across the 100 metros we track.
Yes. Pest Control costs have risen roughly 4.0% year-over-year, to a national average of about $400. Costs have risen 3–5% a year for a decade; recent technician wage growth and higher chemical costs keep that pace going.
What is the average cost of pest control in 2026?
The U.S. average is about $400 before local adjustment, typically ranging from $150 to $1,500 depending on scope and your city.
Why have pest control prices changed?
Costs have risen 3–5% a year for a decade; recent technician wage growth and higher chemical costs keep that pace going.
