Pest Control Workers pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,460 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Raleigh earn between $38,530 and $49,330.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $46KMedian
- $49K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,980 | $3,998 | $23.07 |
| Median | $46,470 | $3,872 | $22.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,530 | $3,211 | $18.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,330 | $4,111 | $23.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Raleigh earn 5% more than the North Carolina average ($45,520) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $47,980 | $46,470 | $36,590 | $63,460 | 820 |
| North Carolina | $45,520 | $44,740 | $31,990 | $61,900 | 4,870 |
| 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 Raleigh
On the average salary of $47,980, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $39,326 a year, or $3,277 a month and $1,513 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $47,980 buys what about $48,881 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 9.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 2nd of 11 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($49,190).
- Durham$49,190
- Raleigh$47,980
- Jacksonville$47,290
- Charlotte$46,630
- Asheville$45,870
- Fayetteville$45,490
- Greensboro$44,990
- Winston-Salem$44,170
- Hickory$43,310
- Wilmington$42,210
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 Raleigh: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Raleigh?
$23.07 an hour on average, and $22.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $39,326 a year ($3,277 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,980.
Do pest control workers earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 1.67, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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