Pest Control Workers pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,240 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Philadelphia earn between $43,820 and $49,270.
- $38K10th
- $44K25th
- $47KMedian
- $49K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,170 | $4,014 | $23.16 |
| Median | $47,260 | $3,938 | $22.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,820 | $3,652 | $21.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,270 | $4,106 | $23.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Philadelphia earn 5% more than the Pennsylvania average ($45,980) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $48,170 | $47,260 | $38,160 | $60,240 | 1,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,980 | $45,720 | $36,910 | $60,000 | 2,260 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $48,170, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $39,406 a year, or $3,284 a month and $1,516 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $39,771 | $3,314 |
| Working in PA | $39,406 | $3,284 |
| Working in MD | $38,808 | $3,234 |
| Working in DE | $38,778 | $3,232 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $48,170 buys what about $46,970 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 8.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 8 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$48,170
- Harrisburg$48,160
- Allentown$46,840
- York$44,830
- Scranton$44,560
- Lancaster$44,370
- Pittsburgh$43,400
- Reading$43,200
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Philadelphia?
$23.16 an hour on average, and $22.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $39,406 a year ($3,284 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,170. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do pest control workers earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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