Pest Control Workers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $44,550 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.42
10th percentile $35,670
90th percentile $58,470
Employed locally 150
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,670
    25th
    $37,060
    50th (median)
    $44,550
    75th
    $47,920
    90th
    $58,470

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 24% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $47,830
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,190
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $46,940
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $46,460
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $46,450
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $46,440

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,720
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,100
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $42,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $45,830
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $40,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Gainesville, FL is $21.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Gainesville, FL is 0.4% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,670 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,060.