Pest Control Workers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $45,340 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.80
10th percentile $30,810
90th percentile $60,880
Employed locally 420
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,810
    25th
    $38,400
    50th (median)
    $45,340
    75th
    $47,550
    90th
    $60,880

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $48,690
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $48,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,040
    Vallejo, CA $47,920
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,770
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $46,910

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,080
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,150
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $44,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $56,480
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $45,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Richmond, VA is $21.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Richmond, VA is 1.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,810 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,400.