Kentucky Median
$42,310
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.34
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $45,250
State Rank
#34 of 50
1,030 employed here
How much does a Pest Control Worker make in Kentucky?
Pest Control Workers in Kentucky take home a median of $42,310 annually — roughly $20.34 an hour — which runs 6% below the national median of $45,250.
Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $30,130 while the top 10% make $61,670 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,790 and $46,890 a year.
Pest Control Worker salary range in Kentucky
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,130 | $14.49 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,790 | $17.69 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $42,310 | $20.34 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $46,890 | $22.54 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $61,670 | $29.65 |
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How Kentucky compares
Kentucky ranks 34th 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 $42,690Montana $41,730Minnesota $41,640Idaho $40,220Ohio $40,110Tennessee $39,690Oklahoma $39,050Nebraska $38,960Kansas $38,690Indiana $38,600Alabama $38,410Georgia $37,860Arkansas $37,710Texas $37,660West Virginia $37,510Mississippi $37,200New Mexico $37,070
Working as a Pest Control Worker in Kentucky
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 Kentucky pay ($42,310) 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 Kentucky?
The median Pest Control Worker salary in Kentucky is $42,310 per year, or about $20.34 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $30,130 at the entry level to $61,670 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Pest Control Workers about 6% less than the national median of $45,250. Kentucky ranks 34th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Pest Control Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $42,310 a year. About 1,030 Pest Control Workers are employed in Kentucky. 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 Kentucky?
The highest-paying occupations in Kentucky include Cardiologist ($558,180), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Anesthesiologist ($347,960), 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.