Pest Control Workers pay range in Gulfport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,030 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Gulfport earn between $36,920 and $49,970.
- $29K10th
- $37K25th
- $38KMedian
- $50K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,950 | $3,579 | $20.65 |
| Median | $38,060 | $3,172 | $18.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,920 | $3,077 | $17.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,970 | $4,164 | $24.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Gulfport vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Gulfport earn 5% more than the Mississippi average ($41,030) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $42,950 | $38,060 | $28,700 | $54,030 | 180 |
| Mississippi | $41,030 | $37,200 | $28,700 | $53,890 | 960 |
| 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 Gulfport
On the average salary of $42,950, a single filer in Gulfport takes home about $35,704 a year, or $2,975 a month and $1,373 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Gulfport a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Gulfport area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.0), so the average $42,950 buys what about $47,719 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Gulfport ($43,470). A typical home costs $224,666, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Mississippi cities
Gulfport ranks 2nd of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job; Jackson pays the most ($44,320).
- Jackson$44,320
- Gulfport$42,950
- Hattiesburg$35,830
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 Gulfport: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Gulfport?
$20.65 an hour on average, and $18.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Gulfport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Gulfport?
About $35,704 a year ($2,975 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,950.
Do pest control workers earn more in Gulfport than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS (25060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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 1.76, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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