Pest Control Workers pay range in Lynchburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,020 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Lynchburg earn between $36,830 and $46,070.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $44KMedian
- $46K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,080 | $3,590 | $20.71 |
| Median | $43,680 | $3,640 | $21.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,830 | $3,069 | $17.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,070 | $3,839 | $22.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Lynchburg vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Lynchburg earn 10% less than the Virginia average ($47,860) and 7% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg | $43,080 | $43,680 | $36,720 | $48,020 | 50 |
| Virginia | $47,860 | $45,950 | $37,020 | $61,510 | 3,040 |
| 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 Lynchburg
On the average salary of $43,080, a single filer in Lynchburg takes home about $35,132 a year, or $2,928 a month and $1,351 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 (2025 rules).
Is Lynchburg a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lynchburg area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.4), so the average $43,080 buys what about $48,208 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Lynchburg ($46,190). A typical home costs $291,459, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Virginia cities
Lynchburg ranks 5th of 5 Virginia metro areas for this job; Roanoke pays the most ($47,430).
- Roanoke$47,430
- Richmond$46,210
- Virginia Beach$45,720
- Blacksburg$43,920
- Lynchburg$43,080
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 Lynchburg: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Lynchburg?
$20.71 an hour on average, and $21.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Lynchburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Lynchburg?
About $35,132 a year ($2,928 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,080.
Do pest control workers earn more in Lynchburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Lynchburg, VA (31340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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