Pest Control Workers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $38,110 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.32
10th percentile $29,790
90th percentile $58,980
Employed locally 110
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,790
    25th
    $33,140
    50th (median)
    $38,110
    75th
    $45,340
    90th
    $58,980

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 46% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,210
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $42,910
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $39,340
    Clarksville, TN-KY $39,160
    Elizabethtown, KY $39,150
    Kentucky $38,250

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,340
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,970
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $45,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $51,060
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $43,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Lexington, KY is $18.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Lexington, KY is 14.8% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,790 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,140.