Pest Control Workers pay range in Akron
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $66,300 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Akron earn between $38,700 and $55,810.
- $38K10th
- $39K25th
- $45KMedian
- $56K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,890 | $3,991 | $23.02 |
| Median | $44,520 | $3,710 | $21.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,700 | $3,225 | $18.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,810 | $4,651 | $26.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Akron vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Akron earn 8% more than the Ohio average ($44,160) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | $47,890 | $44,520 | $38,010 | $66,300 | 140 |
| Ohio | $44,160 | $40,110 | $35,590 | $58,890 | 2,170 |
| 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 Akron
On the average salary of $47,890, a single filer in Akron takes home about $38,588 a year, or $3,216 a month and $1,484 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Akron's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Akron a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Akron area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.4), so the average $47,890 buys what about $51,291 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Akron ($48,840). A typical home costs $241,251, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Ohio cities
Akron ranks 1st of 7 Ohio metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Akron: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Akron?
$23.02 an hour on average, and $21.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Akron?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Akron?
About $38,588 a year ($3,216 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,890. Includes Akron's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do pest control workers earn more in Akron than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more 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 Akron, OH (10420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- 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). Includes Akron's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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