Pest Control Workers pay range in Columbia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,900 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Columbia earn between $37,150 and $48,620.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $45KMedian
- $49K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,830 | $3,736 | $21.55 |
| Median | $44,620 | $3,718 | $21.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,150 | $3,096 | $17.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,620 | $4,052 | $23.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Columbia vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Columbia earn about the same as the South Carolina average ($44,780) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $44,830 | $44,620 | $35,520 | $58,900 | 440 |
| South Carolina | $44,780 | $43,130 | $32,850 | $59,890 | 2,660 |
| 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 Columbia
On the average salary of $44,830, a single filer in Columbia takes home about $37,545 a year, or $3,129 a month and $1,444 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 Columbia a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbia area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.7), so the average $44,830 buys what about $47,864 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbia ($46,430). A typical home costs $256,154, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other South Carolina cities
Columbia ranks 4th of 6 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Spartanburg pays the most ($48,930).
- Spartanburg$48,930
- Hilton Head Island$46,180
- Florence$45,220
- Columbia$44,830
- Charleston$44,800
- Myrtle Beach$42,530
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 Columbia: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Columbia?
$21.55 an hour on average, and $21.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Columbia?
About $37,545 a year ($3,129 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,830.
Do pest control workers earn more in Columbia than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Columbia, SC (17900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 1.70, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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