Pest Control Workers pay range in Knoxville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,210 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Knoxville earn between $37,080 and $46,400.
- $31K10th
- $37K25th
- $42KMedian
- $46K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,510 | $3,626 | $20.92 |
| Median | $41,710 | $3,476 | $20.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,080 | $3,090 | $17.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,400 | $3,867 | $22.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Knoxville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Knoxville earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($42,880) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $43,510 | $41,710 | $31,130 | $57,210 | 460 |
| 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 Knoxville
On the average salary of $43,510, a single filer in Knoxville takes home about $37,140 a year, or $3,095 a month and $1,428 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Knoxville a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Knoxville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $43,510 buys what about $47,003 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Knoxville ($47,080). A typical home costs $367,158, or 8.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Tennessee cities
Knoxville ranks 2nd 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 Knoxville: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Knoxville?
$20.92 an hour on average, and $20.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Knoxville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Knoxville?
About $37,140 a year ($3,095 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,510. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do pest control workers earn more in Knoxville than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Knoxville, TN (28940). 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.64, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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