Pest Control Workers pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,060 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Albany earn between $30,310 and $38,380.
- $25K10th
- $30K25th
- $30KMedian
- $38K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,190 | $2,849 | $16.44 |
| Median | $30,310 | $2,526 | $14.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,310 | $2,526 | $14.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,380 | $3,198 | $18.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Albany vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Albany earn 21% less than the Georgia average ($43,030) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is -33% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $34,190 | $30,310 | $24,730 | $44,060 | n/a |
| Georgia | $43,030 | $37,860 | $29,310 | $61,520 | 5,770 |
| 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 Albany
On the average salary of $34,190, a single filer in Albany takes home about $28,694 a year, or $2,391 a month and $1,104 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albany a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albany area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $34,190 buys what about $38,999 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($43,620). A typical home costs $168,362, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Georgia cities
Albany ranks 10th of 11 Georgia metro areas for this job; Augusta pays the most ($45,090).
- Augusta$45,090
- Warner Robins$44,810
- Atlanta$44,670
- Rome$44,080
- Macon$42,920
- Gainesville$42,620
- Brunswick$40,470
- Savannah$38,890
- Columbus$37,560
- Albany$34,190
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 Albany: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Albany?
$16.44 an hour on average, and $14.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Albany?
About $28,694 a year ($2,391 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,190.
Do pest control workers earn more in Albany than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 Albany, GA (10500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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).
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