Pest Control Worker Salary in Georgia (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Pest Control Workers in Georgia, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$37,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.20
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $45,250
State Rank
#45 of 50
5,770 employed here

How much does a Pest Control Worker make in Georgia?

Pest Control Workers in Georgia take home a median of $37,860 annually — roughly $18.20 an hour — which runs 16% below the national median of $45,250.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $29,310 while the top 10% make $61,520 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,590 and $46,920 a year.

Pest Control Worker salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,310$14.09
25th percentile (early career)$35,590$17.11
50th percentile (median)$37,860$18.20
75th percentile (experienced)$46,920$22.56
90th percentile (top earners)$61,520$29.58

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 45th out of 50 states and territories for Pest Control Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$51,300
2South Dakota$49,920
3Nevada$49,240
4Connecticut$49,010
5New Jersey$48,780

Working as a Pest Control Worker in Georgia

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 Georgia pay ($37,860) 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 Georgia?
The median Pest Control Worker salary in Georgia is $37,860 per year, or about $18.20 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,310 at the entry level to $61,520 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Pest Control Workers about 16% less than the national median of $45,250. Georgia ranks 45th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Pest Control Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $37,860 a year. About 5,770 Pest Control Workers are employed in Georgia. 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 Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), 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.