Pest Control Workers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $36,560 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $34,690
90th percentile $48,660
Employed locally 160
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,690
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $36,560
    75th
    $47,630
    90th
    $48,660

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 57% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $50,760
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $48,690
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $48,500
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,770
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $47,640
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,190

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,150
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $39,060
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $56,390
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $42,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pest Control Workers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Des Moines, IA is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.52 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Pest Control Workers salaries?

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Des Moines, IA is 18.3% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,690 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.