SOC 37-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pest Control Workers — Georgia
Georgia · 10 metro areas compared
In Georgia the median wage is $37,860.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Georgia the median wage is $37,860. That is 16.3% lower than the national median of $45,250. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,590 and $46,920. The lowest tenth earn under $29,310, while the highest tenth earn more than $61,520.
Employment stands at 5,770, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Georgia ranks 45th by median wage. Rome leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,750. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 635th of 744 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,310 | −35.2% |
| 25th | $35,590 | −21.3% |
| Median (50th) | $37,860 | −16.3% |
| 75th | $46,920 | +3.7% |
| 90th | $61,520 | +36.0% |
| Mean | $43,030 | −4.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rome | $46,750 | 60 | |
| 2 | Warner Robins | $44,250 | 80 | |
| 3 | Augusta | $39,530 | 320 | |
| 4 | Macon | $39,200 | 80 | |
| 5 | Atlanta | $38,920 | 3,430 | |
| 6 | Gainesville | $38,410 | 80 | |
| 7 | Brunswick | $36,410 | 110 | |
| 8 | Savannah | $35,970 | 230 | |
| 9 | Columbus | $33,770 | 170 | |
| 10 | Albany | $30,310 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $37,860 goes as far as $39,315 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,315US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,860 a year, 16.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,310 to $61,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,770 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 45th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rome, at $46,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pest Control Workers in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $37,860, or $18.20 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,250, so pay in Georgia is 16.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Georgia earns more than $61,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,310 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Rome, at $46,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,770 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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