Pest Control Workers Salary in Lafayette, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette, LA

Median annual salary $41,600 -7% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $31,750
90th percentile $51,970
Employed locally 230
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,750
    25th
    $36,180
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $42,700
    90th
    $51,970

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 32% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $50,550
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $50,380
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $48,730
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $48,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,040
    Alaska $47,930

    Related occupations in Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $26,420
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $24,510
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $31,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $37,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $52,410
    Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $27,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Lafayette, LA is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Lafayette, LA is 7% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,750 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,180.