Pest Control Workers pay range in Clarksville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,030 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Clarksville earn between $37,400 and $45,350.
- $31K10th
- $37K25th
- $40KMedian
- $45K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,830 | $3,569 | $20.59 |
| Median | $40,150 | $3,346 | $19.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,400 | $3,117 | $17.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,350 | $3,779 | $21.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Clarksville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Clarksville earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($42,880) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $42,830 | $40,150 | $30,620 | $62,030 | 130 |
| Tennessee | $42,880 | $39,690 | $30,570 | $56,270 | 3,340 |
| 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 Clarksville
On the average salary of $42,830, a single filer in Clarksville takes home about $36,594 a year, or $3,049 a month and $1,407 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Clarksville, TN-KY metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $36,594 | $3,049 |
| Working in KY | $35,212 | $2,934 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Clarksville a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Clarksville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $42,830 buys what about $47,093 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Clarksville ($44,860). A typical home costs $292,990, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Tennessee cities
Clarksville ranks 4th of 8 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($44,900).
- Nashville$44,900
- Knoxville$43,510
- Memphis$42,980
- Clarksville$42,830
- Chattanooga$41,880
- Jackson$41,010
- Kingsport$40,340
- Johnson City$36,610
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 Clarksville: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Clarksville?
$20.59 an hour on average, and $19.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Clarksville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Clarksville?
About $36,594 a year ($3,049 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,830. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do pest control workers earn more in Clarksville than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Clarksville, TN-KY (17300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.91, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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