Pest Control Workers Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $45,320 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.79
10th percentile $32,130
90th percentile $59,780
Employed locally 250
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,130
    25th
    $37,340
    50th (median)
    $45,320
    75th
    $47,420
    90th
    $59,780

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 29% 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 Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,160
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,460
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $44,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $47,850
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $38,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Lakeland, FL is $21.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Lakeland, FL is 1.3% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,130 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,340.