Pest Control Workers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $48,370 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.26
10th percentile $34,430
90th percentile $58,610
Employed locally 330
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,430
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $48,370
    75th
    $56,390
    90th
    $58,610

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $48,690
    Green Bay, WI $48,540
    Wisconsin $48,370
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,160
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $47,930
    Eau Claire, WI $47,890

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,090
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $39,330
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $62,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $47,220
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $48,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Milwaukee, WI is $23.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 8.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,430 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.