Pest Control Workers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $44,610 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.45
10th percentile $36,690
90th percentile $58,400
Employed locally 90
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,690
    25th
    $38,140
    50th (median)
    $44,610
    75th
    $45,120
    90th
    $58,400

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 30% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,190
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,100
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $46,440
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $46,280
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $46,240
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $45,960

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,370
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36,720
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$47,210
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners$47,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Scranton, PA is $21.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Scranton, PA is 0.3% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,690 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,140.