Pest Control Workers pay range in Jonesboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,070 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Jonesboro earn between $37,170 and $47,070.
- $32K10th
- $37K25th
- $47KMedian
- $47K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,380 | $3,448 | $19.89 |
| Median | $47,070 | $3,922 | $22.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,170 | $3,098 | $17.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,070 | $3,922 | $22.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Jonesboro vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Jonesboro earn about the same as the Arkansas average ($41,310) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | $41,380 | $47,070 | $31,520 | $47,070 | 30 |
| Arkansas | $41,310 | $37,710 | $30,900 | $55,970 | 1,030 |
| United States | $46,400 | $45,250 | $34,680 | $61,890 | 102,620 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pest Control Workers salary after taxes in Jonesboro
On the average salary of $41,380, a single filer in Jonesboro takes home about $34,385 a year, or $2,865 a month and $1,322 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Is Jonesboro a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jonesboro area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $41,380 buys what about $48,186 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Jonesboro ($42,240). A typical home costs $205,822, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Arkansas cities
Jonesboro ranks 2nd of 4 Arkansas metro areas for this job; Fayetteville pays the most ($44,930).
- Fayetteville$44,930
- Jonesboro$41,380
- Fort Smith$41,260
- Little Rock$40,510
Highest-paying cities for pest control workers
Santa Cruz, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,600).
- Santa Cruz, CA$60,600
- Reno, NV$57,870
- Fort Collins, CO$57,650
- San Jose, CA$57,630
- Vallejo, CA$57,290
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Pest Control Workers salary in Jonesboro: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Jonesboro?
$19.89 an hour on average, and $22.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Jonesboro?
About $34,385 a year ($2,865 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,380. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do pest control workers earn more in Jonesboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,400).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 37-2021; area Jonesboro, AR (27860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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