Pest Control Workers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$44,730
~$22/hr · ~$3,728/mo
US Jobs
102K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
2/10
Safe
AI & Automation Risk
Safe 2/10
The core of this occupation is highly physical, requiring workers to crawl into tight spaces, set manual traps, and apply chemicals in unpredictable real-world environments. While AI may assist with peripheral tasks like route optimization, pest identification from photos, or automated billing, the primary labor cannot be performed digitally or remotely.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, INBEST VALUE | $48,710 | Below avg (89.7) | $54,274 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $46,630 | Below avg (86.1) | $54,174 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $47,620 | Below avg (89.1) | $53,425 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $47,930 | Below avg (89.9) | $53,328 |
| St. George, UT | $51,540 | Below avg (96.7) | $53,280 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $48,730 | Below avg (91.5) | $53,277 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,780 | Below avg (88.8) | $52,660 |
| Green Bay, WI | $48,540 | Below avg (92.2) | $52,649 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $47,740 | Below avg (90.8) | $52,575 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $47,890 | Below avg (91.5) | $52,323 |
| Bangor, ME | $48,230 | Below avg (92.3) | $52,230 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $50,380 | Average (97.3) | $51,774 |
| Kingston, NY | $50,970 | Average (99.6) | $51,188 |
| Toledo, OH | $46,180 | Below avg (90.6) | $50,958 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $47,140 | Below avg (92.8) | $50,824 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
+5% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$22/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,728/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)