Pest Control Workers pay range in Olympia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,190 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Olympia earn between $44,330 and $54,170.
- $40K10th
- $44K25th
- $48KMedian
- $54K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,440 | $4,120 | $23.77 |
| Median | $47,720 | $3,977 | $22.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,330 | $3,694 | $21.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,170 | $4,514 | $26.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Olympia vs. Washington and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Olympia earn 7% less than the Washington average ($53,220) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $49,440 | $47,720 | $39,520 | $61,190 | 80 |
| Washington | $53,220 | $51,300 | $44,340 | $61,190 | 1,430 |
| 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 Olympia
On the average salary of $49,440, a single filer in Olympia takes home about $41,905 a year, or $3,492 a month and $1,612 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Olympia a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7), so the average $49,440 buys what about $47,690 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Olympia ($61,960). A typical home costs $533,918, or 10.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Washington cities
Olympia ranks 3rd of 3 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($56,380).
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 Olympia: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Olympia?
$23.77 an hour on average, and $22.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Olympia?
About $41,905 a year ($3,492 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,440. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do pest control workers earn more in Olympia than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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