Pest Control Workers pay range in Hickory
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,130 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Hickory earn between $38,810 and $45,300.
- $36K10th
- $39K25th
- $39KMedian
- $45K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,310 | $3,609 | $20.82 |
| Median | $39,150 | $3,262 | $18.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,810 | $3,234 | $18.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,300 | $3,775 | $21.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Hickory vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Hickory earn 5% less than the North Carolina average ($45,520) and 7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | $43,310 | $39,150 | $36,030 | $49,130 | 120 |
| North Carolina | $45,520 | $44,740 | $31,990 | $61,900 | 4,870 |
| 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 Hickory
On the average salary of $43,310, a single filer in Hickory takes home about $35,760 a year, or $2,980 a month and $1,375 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 Hickory a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hickory area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.5), so the average $43,310 buys what about $48,946 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Hickory ($45,220). A typical home costs $271,739, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other North Carolina cities
Hickory ranks 9th of 11 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($49,190).
- Durham$49,190
- Raleigh$47,980
- Jacksonville$47,290
- Charlotte$46,630
- Asheville$45,870
- Fayetteville$45,490
- Greensboro$44,990
- Winston-Salem$44,170
- Hickory$43,310
- Wilmington$42,210
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 Hickory: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Hickory?
$20.82 an hour on average, and $18.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Hickory?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Hickory?
About $35,760 a year ($2,980 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,310.
Do pest control workers earn more in Hickory 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC (25860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 1.14, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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