Pest Control Workers pay range in Elizabethtown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,080 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Elizabethtown earn between $39,150 and $39,150.
- $39K10th
- $39K25th
- $39KMedian
- $39K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,300 | $3,525 | $20.34 |
| Median | $39,150 | $3,262 | $18.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,150 | $3,262 | $18.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,150 | $3,262 | $18.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Elizabethtown vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Elizabethtown earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($43,520) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $42,300 | $39,150 | $39,150 | $49,080 | 30 |
| Kentucky | $43,520 | $42,310 | $30,130 | $61,670 | 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 Elizabethtown
On the average salary of $42,300, a single filer in Elizabethtown takes home about $33,980 a year, or $2,832 a month and $1,307 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%).
Is Elizabethtown a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Elizabethtown area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6), so the average $42,300 buys what about $46,703 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Elizabethtown ($46,810). A typical home costs $253,920, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Kentucky cities
Elizabethtown ranks 3rd of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($45,670).
- Lexington$45,670
- Louisville$45,630
- Elizabethtown$42,300
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 Elizabethtown: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Elizabethtown?
$20.34 an hour on average, and $18.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Elizabethtown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Elizabethtown?
About $33,980 a year ($2,832 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,300. Includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%).
Do pest control workers earn more in Elizabethtown than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Elizabethtown, KY (21060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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). Includes Elizabethtown's local income tax (1.95%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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