Pest Control Workers Salary in Florida
The median pay for a pest control workers in Florida is $45,790/year ($22.02/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $61K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $46K get you in Florida?
About pest control workers
Sponsored links — AffordMap may earn a commission at no cost to you. Learn more
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level pest control workers (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $61K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.
Pest Control Workers salary by metro in Florida
21 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $48K | +4% | 180 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $47K | +3% | 2,300 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $47K | +3% | 480 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $46K | +1% | 170 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $46K | +1% | 310 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $46K | +1% | 1,590 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $46K | +1% | 510 |
| Punta Gorda | $46K | +0% | 170 |
| Jacksonville | $46K | +0% | 890 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $46K | -0% | 1,400 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $46K | -0% | 140 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $45K | -1% | 310 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $45K | -1% | 250 |
| Port St. Lucie | $45K | -1% | 270 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $45K | -1% | 90 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $45K | -2% | 60 |
| Gainesville | $45K | -3% | 150 |
| Ocala | $44K | -3% | 190 |
| Tallahassee | $43K | -6% | 160 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $43K | -6% | 240 |
| Homosassa Springs | $43K | -7% | 80 |
Showing 1–10 of 21 metros
Compare to other states
Track pest control workers salary changes
BLS updates this data quarterly. We'll email you when Florida numbers change.
Related careers in Building & Maintenance
Frequently asked questions
How much do pest control workers make in Florida?
The median is $45,790 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,520, and experienced pest control workers can clear $61,380. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,236/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 51.2% 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 Florida?
Florida 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 $46,450 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.