Pest Control Workers pay range in Peoria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,510 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Peoria earn between $36,010 and $46,340.
- $36K10th
- $36K25th
- $45KMedian
- $46K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,350 | $3,696 | $21.32 |
| Median | $45,360 | $3,780 | $21.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,010 | $3,001 | $17.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,340 | $3,862 | $22.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Peoria vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Peoria earn 7% less than the Illinois average ($47,510) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $44,350 | $45,360 | $35,530 | $61,510 | 110 |
| Illinois | $47,510 | $46,450 | $36,120 | $62,450 | 2,470 |
| 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 Peoria
On the average salary of $44,350, a single filer in Peoria takes home about $35,761 a year, or $2,980 a month and $1,375 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Peoria a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Peoria area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $44,350 buys what about $48,613 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Peoria ($49,590). A typical home costs $172,742, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Illinois cities
Peoria ranks 5th of 5 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($49,000).
- Chicago$49,000
- Champaign$46,050
- Springfield$45,880
- Rockford$44,450
- Peoria$44,350
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 Peoria: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Peoria?
$21.32 an hour on average, and $21.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Peoria?
About $35,761 a year ($2,980 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,350.
Do pest control workers earn more in Peoria than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Peoria, IL (37900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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