Pest Control Workers pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,700 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Hagerstown earn between $39,730 and $44,490.
- $36K10th
- $40K25th
- $41KMedian
- $44K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,740 | $3,728 | $21.51 |
| Median | $41,080 | $3,423 | $19.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,730 | $3,311 | $19.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,490 | $3,708 | $21.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Hagerstown earn 12% less than the Maryland average ($50,570) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $44,740 | $41,080 | $36,310 | $56,700 | 80 |
| Maryland | $50,570 | $47,360 | $37,810 | $65,500 | 1,670 |
| 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 Hagerstown
On the average salary of $44,740, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $36,215 a year, or $3,018 a month and $1,393 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $36,906 | $3,076 |
| Working in MD | $36,215 | $3,018 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $44,740 buys what about $47,509 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 2nd of 2 Maryland metro areas for this job; Baltimore pays the most ($49,910).
- Baltimore$49,910
- Hagerstown$44,740
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 Hagerstown: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Hagerstown?
$21.51 an hour on average, and $19.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $36,215 a year ($3,018 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,740. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do pest control workers earn more in Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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