Pest Control Workers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $38,430 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.48
10th percentile $30,780
90th percentile $59,710
Employed locally 970
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,780
    25th
    $36,070
    50th (median)
    $38,430
    75th
    $45,820
    90th
    $59,710

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 60% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $47,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,420
    Grand Junction, CO $47,140
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $46,910
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $46,100
    Lancaster, PA $44,980

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,380
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,430
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $45,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $56,560
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $50,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Raleigh, NC is $18.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Raleigh, NC is 14.1% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,780 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,070.