Pest Control Workers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $50,550 +13% vs national
Median hourly $24.30
10th percentile $40,090
90th percentile $63,010
Employed locally 200
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,090
    25th
    $48,280
    50th (median)
    $50,550
    75th
    $55,840
    90th
    $63,010

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 43% 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
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $54,860
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,910
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $48,690
    Bangor, ME $48,230
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,160
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,770

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $41,950
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $47,800
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $65,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,950
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $64,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Portland, ME is $24.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Portland, ME is 13% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,090 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,280.