Pest Control Workers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $46,240 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.23
10th percentile $35,730
90th percentile $61,770
Employed locally 1,590
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,730
    25th
    $38,320
    50th (median)
    $46,240
    75th
    $56,510
    90th
    $61,770

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 35% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $47,830
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,190
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $46,940
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $46,460
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $46,450
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $46,440

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31,760
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35,720
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$47,980
    Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$39,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Tampa, FL is $22.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Tampa, FL is 3.4% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,730 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,320.