Arkansas Median
$37,710
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.13
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $45,250
State Rank
#46 of 50
1,030 employed here
How much does a Pest Control Worker make in Arkansas?
Pest Control Workers in Arkansas take home a median of $37,710 annually — roughly $18.13 an hour — which runs 17% below the national median of $45,250.
Within Arkansas, entry-level pay starts around $30,900 while the top 10% make $55,970 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $34,690 and $46,790 a year.
Pest Control Worker salary range in Arkansas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,900 | $14.86 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $34,690 | $16.68 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $37,710 | $18.13 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $46,790 | $22.50 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $55,970 | $26.91 |
|
How Arkansas compares
Arkansas ranks 46th out of 50 states and territories for Pest Control Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Pest Control Worker salary in other states
Washington $51,300South Dakota $49,920Nevada $49,240Connecticut $49,010New Jersey $48,780Colorado $48,650Hawaii $48,570New York $48,530Maine $48,340North Dakota $48,020New Hampshire $48,000Maryland $47,360California $47,190Alaska $46,900Oregon $46,570Illinois $46,450Vermont $46,320Virginia $45,950Pennsylvania $45,720Massachusetts $45,560Wisconsin $45,350Delaware $45,300Iowa $45,290Rhode Island $45,030North Carolina $44,740Utah $44,740Louisiana $44,570Wyoming $44,500Michigan $44,470Arizona $44,430Florida $44,320South Carolina $43,130Missouri $42,690Kentucky $42,310Montana $41,730Minnesota $41,640Idaho $40,220Ohio $40,110Tennessee $39,690Oklahoma $39,050Nebraska $38,960Kansas $38,690Indiana $38,600Alabama $38,410Georgia $37,860Texas $37,660West Virginia $37,510Mississippi $37,200New Mexico $37,070
Working as a Pest Control Worker in Arkansas
Nationally, about 103,000 people work as Pest Control Workers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Arkansas pay ($37,710) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Pest Control Worker make in Arkansas?
The median Pest Control Worker salary in Arkansas is $37,710 per year, or about $18.13 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $30,900 at the entry level to $55,970 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arkansas pay compare to the national average?
Arkansas pays Pest Control Workers about 17% less than the national median of $45,250. Arkansas ranks 46th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arkansas a good state for Pest Control Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $37,710 a year. About 1,030 Pest Control Workers are employed in Arkansas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arkansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Arkansas include Dermatologist ($422,060), Neurologist ($317,880), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($262,470), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.