Pest Control Workers pay range in Tallahassee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,780 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Tallahassee earn between $36,150 and $47,130.
- $32K10th
- $36K25th
- $39KMedian
- $47K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,460 | $3,622 | $20.89 |
| Median | $39,350 | $3,279 | $18.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,150 | $3,012 | $17.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,130 | $3,928 | $22.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Tallahassee vs. Florida and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Tallahassee earn 6% less than the Florida average ($46,060) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee | $43,460 | $39,350 | $32,450 | $57,780 | 170 |
| Florida | $46,060 | $44,320 | $34,960 | $61,890 | 12,400 |
| 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 Tallahassee
On the average salary of $43,460, a single filer in Tallahassee takes home about $37,100 a year, or $3,092 a month and $1,427 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.
Is Tallahassee a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tallahassee area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.9), so the average $43,460 buys what about $46,274 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Tallahassee ($46,520). A typical home costs $285,256, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Florida cities
Tallahassee ranks 20th of 21 Florida metro areas for this job; Naples pays the most ($50,990).
- Naples$50,990
- Sebastian$48,680
- Crestview$48,580
- Palm Bay$47,890
- Miami$46,970
- Gainesville$46,750
- Sarasota$46,700
- Punta Gorda$46,550
- Port St. Lucie$46,540
- Tallahassee$43,460
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 Tallahassee: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Tallahassee?
$20.90 an hour on average, and $18.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Tallahassee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Tallahassee?
About $37,100 a year ($3,092 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,460. Florida has no state income tax.
Do pest control workers earn more in Tallahassee than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Tallahassee, FL (45220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.35, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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