Pest Control Workers Salary
The median pay for a pest control workers in Gainesville, GA is $38,410/year ($18.47/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $64K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 96.77), that's roughly $39,692 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,514/month, about 57.8% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $38K get you in Gainesville?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Gainesville’s Regional Price Parity (96.77). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Gainesville
Pay for pest control workers in Gainesville runs about 15% below the U.S. median of $45K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,514/month, which is 58.1% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 96.77) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for pest control workerss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for pest control workers in metros near Gainesville, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | $30K | $35K |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $39K | $39K |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $40K | $43K |
| Savannah | $36K | $38K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Gainesville, GA
Entry-level pest control workers (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $64K or more, a $34K spread from bottom to top.
Pest Control Workers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Pest Control Workers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $51K | +13% | 1,430 |
| South Dakota | $50K | +10% | 190 |
| Nevada | $49K | +9% | 790 |
| Connecticut | $49K | +8% | 880 |
| New Jersey | $49K | +8% | 2,270 |
| Colorado | $49K | +8% | 970 |
| Hawaii | $49K | +7% | 740 |
| New York | $49K | +7% | 4,220 |
| Maine | $48K | +7% | 320 |
| North Dakota | $48K | +6% | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $48K | +6% | 260 |
| Maryland | $47K | +5% | 1,670 |
| California | $47K | +4% | N/A |
| Alaska | $47K | +4% | 40 |
| Oregon | $47K | +3% | 740 |
| Illinois | $46K | +3% | 2,470 |
| Vermont | $46K | +2% | 80 |
| Virginia | $46K | +2% | 3,040 |
| Pennsylvania | $46K | +1% | 2,260 |
| Massachusetts | $46K | +1% | 1,900 |
| Wisconsin | $45K | +0% | 1,060 |
| Delaware | $45K | +0% | 300 |
| Iowa | $45K | +0% | 540 |
| Rhode Island | $45K | -0% | 270 |
| Utah | $45K | -1% | 1,050 |
| North Carolina | $45K | -1% | 4,870 |
| Louisiana | $45K | -2% | 1,930 |
| Wyoming | $45K | -2% | 50 |
| Michigan | $44K | -2% | 1,460 |
| Arizona | $44K | -2% | 3,200 |
| Florida | $44K | -2% | 12,400 |
| South Carolina | $43K | -5% | 2,660 |
| Missouri | $43K | -6% | 1,440 |
| Kentucky | $42K | -6% | 1,030 |
| Montana | $42K | -8% | 100 |
| Minnesota | $42K | -8% | 670 |
| Idaho | $40K | -11% | 620 |
| Ohio | $40K | -11% | 2,170 |
| Tennessee | $40K | -12% | 3,340 |
| Oklahoma | $39K | -14% | 1,310 |
| Nebraska | $39K | -14% | 460 |
| Kansas | $39K | -14% | 760 |
| Indiana | $39K | -15% | 1,670 |
| Alabama | $38K | -15% | 2,540 |
| Georgia | $38K | -16% | 5,770 |
| Arkansas | $38K | -17% | 1,030 |
| Texas | $38K | -17% | 9,470 |
| West Virginia | $38K | -17% | 460 |
| Mississippi | $37K | -18% | 960 |
| New Mexico | $37K | -18% | 320 |
Showing 1–10 of 50 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a pest control worker afford a 2BR apartment alone in Gainesville?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $38K, rent takes 58.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,514/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $800/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for pest control workers in Gainesville?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new pest control workers typically earn — is $30K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,772/month. At HUD’s $1,514/month FMR, rent would take 85% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is pest control worker a high-paying job in Gainesville?
Local pay runs 15% below the national median — $38K here vs. $45K nationally.
How does Gainesville compare to the national average for pest control workers?
Gainesville pays $38K median vs. the U.S. average of $45K — that’s -15%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.77), the purchasing-power equivalent is $40K — below the national median.
How much do pest control workers make in Gainesville, GA?
The median is $38,410 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,530, and experienced pest control workers can clear $63,520. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Gainesville?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,604/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,514/month, which eats 58.1% 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 Gainesville?
Gainesville has a Regional Price Parity of 96.77 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median pest control workers salary is worth about $39,692 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.