Pest Control Workers Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $45,100 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.69
10th percentile $37,810
90th percentile $57,510
Employed locally 490
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,810
    25th
    $39,460
    50th (median)
    $45,100
    75th
    $47,620
    90th
    $57,510

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 44% 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
    Toledo, OH $46,180
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $46,000
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $45,210
    Ohio $43,420
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,210
    Cleveland, OH $42,460

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,080
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $38,120
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $44,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $60,170
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $50,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Columbus, OH is $21.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Columbus, OH is 0.8% above 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,810 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,460.