Pest Control Workers pay range in Shreveport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,840 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Shreveport earn between $34,310 and $46,260.
- $26K10th
- $34K25th
- $43KMedian
- $46K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,150 | $3,429 | $19.78 |
| Median | $43,230 | $3,602 | $20.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,310 | $2,859 | $16.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,260 | $3,855 | $22.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Shreveport vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Shreveport earn 5% less than the Louisiana average ($43,260) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | $41,150 | $43,230 | $26,060 | $55,840 | 120 |
| Louisiana | $43,260 | $44,570 | $27,850 | $58,220 | 1,930 |
| 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 Shreveport
On the average salary of $41,150, a single filer in Shreveport takes home about $34,396 a year, or $2,866 a month and $1,323 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Shreveport a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Shreveport area are 15% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 84.8), so the average $41,150 buys what about $48,545 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Shreveport ($44,820). A typical home costs $186,193, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Louisiana cities
Shreveport ranks 5th of 9 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($46,330).
- New Orleans$46,330
- Houma$45,140
- Baton Rouge$44,900
- Slidell$44,600
- Shreveport$41,150
- Alexandria$40,990
- Lafayette$40,900
- Lake Charles$40,550
- Monroe$38,830
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 Shreveport: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Shreveport?
$19.79 an hour on average, and $20.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Shreveport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Shreveport?
About $34,396 a year ($2,866 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,150.
Do pest control workers earn more in Shreveport than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA (43340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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