Pest Control Worker Salary in Kentucky: $45,000 Average

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Average base salary, Kentucky

$45,000 / year

≈ $3,750 per month · $21.63 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Kentucky · median $44,000

25th percentile
$38,000Average
$45,00075th percentile
$48,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Pest Control Worker salary by state

Alabama$42,500

Alaska$54,500

Arizona$49,500

Arkansas$43,000

California$52,000

Colorado$55,500

Connecticut$51,500

Delaware$50,000

Florida$47,500

Georgia$44,500

Hawaii$52,500

Idaho$43,500

Illinois$49,000

Indiana$46,500

Iowa$46,000

Kansas$43,500

Kentucky$45,000

Louisiana$45,000

Maine$52,500

Maryland$52,500

Massachusetts$50,500

Michigan$48,500

Minnesota$47,500

Mississippi$42,500

Missouri$44,500

Montana$46,500

Nebraska$46,500

Nevada$56,000

New Hampshire$52,500

New Jersey$53,500

New Mexico$42,500

New York$55,500

North Carolina$47,000

North Dakota$54,500

Ohio$45,500

Oklahoma$44,000

Oregon$51,000

Pennsylvania$47,500

Rhode Island$51,000

South Carolina$46,500

South Dakota$55,500

Tennessee$44,500

Texas$43,000

Utah$44,500

Vermont$50,500

Virginia$49,500

Washington$55,000

West Virginia$40,500

Wisconsin$48,000

Wyoming$47,000

About this role

Pest Control Worker is a professional role in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family, focused on Pest Control Worker work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Pest Control Workers do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Record work activities performed.
Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall, or roof porosity and access to infested locations.
Recommend treatment and prevention methods for pest problems to clients.
Spray or dust chemical solutions, powders, or gases into rooms, onto clothing, furnishings, or wood, or over marshlands, ditches, or catch basins.
Clean work site after completion of job.

Top skills: Critical Thinking Active Listening Writing Speaking Monitoring Time Management

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Pest Control Worker salary by industry

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

97,070 workers

$47,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

2,310 workers

$61,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

2,030 workers

$58,000

Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)

280 workers

$74,000

Educational Services

270 workers

$50,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

260 workers

$58,000

Construction

180 workers

$52,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

180 workers

$48,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Pest Control Worker pays 3% below the average across 10 roles in the Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family (family average $49,500).

Similar-paying roles in Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$48,000

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48,500

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$50,500

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44,000

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55,000

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40,000

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,500

Tree Trimmers and Pruners$58,000

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Pest Control Worker make?

The average base salary for a Pest Control Worker in the United States is $48,000 per year, or about $23.08 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $38,500 and $51,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance roles?

The Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance job family averages $49,500 across 10 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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