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Pest Control Workers Salary in Alabama

The median pay for a pest control workers in Alabama is $40,020/year ($19.24/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $59K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Alabama. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$40K
Median annual
$19.24/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$59K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $40K get you in Alabama?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,697/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,085/mo
Rent as % of take-home40.2% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$45,292/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,612/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Alabama

Bar chart showing Pest Control Workers salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $30,880, 25th percentile $35,920, median $40,020, 75th percentile $47,020, 90th percentile $58,800. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$36KMedian$40K75th$47K90th$59K
Bar chart showing Pest Control Workers salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $30,880, 25th percentile $35,920, median $40,020, 75th percentile $47,020, 90th percentile $58,800. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level pest control workers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $59K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.

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Pest Control Workers salary by metro in Alabama

8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Montgomery$44K+11%120
Decatur$44K+9%80
Dothan$41K+2%90
Mobile$40K+0%190
Birmingham$40K-1%630
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley$38K-5%150
Auburn-Opelika$37K-7%140
Florence-Muscle Shoals$37K-9%80

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Frequently asked questions

How much do pest control workers make in Alabama?

The median is $40,020 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,880, and experienced pest control workers can clear $58,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $40K enough to live in Alabama?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,697/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 40.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a pest control workers salary go in Alabama?

Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median pest control workers salary is worth about $45,292 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do pest control workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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