Pest Control Workers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $36,820 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $24,000
90th percentile $49,050
Employed locally 50
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,000
    25th
    $35,330
    50th (median)
    $36,820
    75th
    $46,330
    90th
    $49,050

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 37% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,180
    Winchester, VA-WV $39,920
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $37,040
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $36,300

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,790
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,240
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $29,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $38,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $48,360
    Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $32,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Charleston, WV is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Charleston, WV is 17.7% 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 $24,000 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,330.