Pest Control Workers Salary in Iowa

Pest control workers in Iowa earn the most in Sioux City (average $53,250 a year) and the least in Davenport ($41,430), across the 5 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pest control workers average at $44,210 and the median at $45,290 for 540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,400.

Pest Control Workers average salary by city in Iowa

Sioux City$53,250
Des Moines$45,590
Cedar Rapids$45,190
Waterloo$42,160
Davenport$41,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux City	$53,250	$48,500	$42,460	$43,555	86
Des Moines	$45,590	$48,200	$38,510	$37,691	92
Cedar Rapids	$45,190	$45,290	$37,280	$37,385	89
Waterloo	$42,160	$38,090	$37,120	$35,065	87
Davenport	$41,430	$37,120	$35,430	$34,506	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Pest Control Workers salary in other states

Pest Control Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

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.
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.

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