Pest Control Workers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $45,720 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.98
10th percentile $31,480
90th percentile $58,740
Employed locally 460
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,480
    25th
    $36,930
    50th (median)
    $45,720
    75th
    $49,150
    90th
    $58,740

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 27% 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 New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29,120
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27,660
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$33,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$42,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58,150
    Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$36,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pest Control Workers make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in New Orleans, LA is $21.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.70 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Pest Control Workers salaries?

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in New Orleans, LA is 2.2% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,480 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,930.