Pest Control Workers pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,090 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Memphis earn between $39,030 and $46,200.
- $31K10th
- $39K25th
- $40KMedian
- $46K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,980 | $3,582 | $20.66 |
| Median | $39,860 | $3,322 | $19.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,030 | $3,252 | $18.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,200 | $3,850 | $22.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Memphis earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($42,880) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $42,980 | $39,860 | $30,950 | $55,090 | 650 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $42,980, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $36,714 a year, or $3,060 a month and $1,412 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $36,714 | $3,060 |
| Working in MS | $35,727 | $2,977 |
| Working in AR | $35,611 | $2,968 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for pest control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $42,980 buys what about $46,627 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 3rd 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 Memphis: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Memphis?
$20.66 an hour on average, and $19.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Memphis?
About $36,714 a year ($3,060 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,980. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do pest control workers earn more in Memphis 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 1.62, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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