Pest Control Workers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $38,500 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.51
10th percentile $29,180
90th percentile $59,200
Employed locally 520
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,180
    25th
    $36,040
    50th (median)
    $38,500
    75th
    $46,890
    90th
    $59,200

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pest Control Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $54,860
    St. George, UT $51,540
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,200
    Kingston, NY $50,970
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $50,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $50,710

    Nearby metros — Pest Control Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wisconsin $48,370
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,420
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $46,900
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $44,830
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $44,610

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,070
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,660
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $59,700
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $42,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pest Control Workers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Charleston, SC is $18.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.91 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Pest Control Workers salaries?

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Charleston, SC is 13.9% below the national median of $44,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pest Control Workers in Charleston?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,180 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,040.