Pest Control Workers Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $48,730 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.43
10th percentile $37,700
90th percentile $61,720
Employed locally 30
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,700
    25th
    $38,690
    50th (median)
    $48,730
    75th
    $50,040
    90th
    $61,720

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 81% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 19% 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
    Kingston, NY $50,970
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $50,380
    Washington $50,190
    Maine $49,940
    Fort Wayne, IN $48,710
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $48,520

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,740
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,330
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $45,050
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $40,520
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $36,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Lafayette, IN is $23.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Lafayette, IN is 8.9% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,700 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,690.