Pest Control Workers pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,170 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Jackson earn between $31,430 and $47,650.
- $27K10th
- $31K25th
- $38KMedian
- $48K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,320 | $3,693 | $21.31 |
| Median | $37,730 | $3,144 | $18.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,430 | $2,619 | $15.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,650 | $3,971 | $22.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Jackson earn 8% more than the Mississippi average ($41,030) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $44,320 | $37,730 | $26,670 | $63,170 | 180 |
| Mississippi | $41,030 | $37,200 | $28,700 | $53,890 | 960 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $44,320, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $36,750 a year, or $3,063 a month and $1,413 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $44,320 buys what about $49,771 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 1st of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Jackson$44,320
- Gulfport$42,950
- Hattiesburg$35,830
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 Jackson: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Jackson?
$21.31 an hour on average, and $18.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Jackson?
About $36,750 a year ($3,063 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,320.
Do pest control workers earn more in Jackson 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 Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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