Pest Control Workers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $38,090 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.31
10th percentile $34,250
90th percentile $57,200
Employed locally 50
National median $44,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,250
    25th
    $37,120
    50th (median)
    $38,090
    75th
    $47,210
    90th
    $57,200

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Pest Control Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Pest Control Workers salary is 45% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $50,760
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $48,690
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $48,500
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,770
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $47,640
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,190

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $42,390
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,960
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $43,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $53,980
    Tree Trimmers and Pruners $41,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pest Control Workers in Waterloo, IA is $18.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pest Control Workers salary in Waterloo, IA is 14.8% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Pest Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,250 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,120.