Pest Control Workers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $37,860 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.20
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $59,120
Employed locally 120
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $37,580
    50th (median)
    $37,860
    75th
    $44,700
    90th
    $59,120

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $47,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,420
    Grand Junction, CO $47,140
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $46,910
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $46,100
    Lancaster, PA $44,980

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,230
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $34,090
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $39,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $49,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Hickory, NC is $18.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Hickory, NC is 15.4% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,580.