SOC 37-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pest Control Workers — Indiana
Indiana · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Indiana is $38,600 a year, trailing the national median of $45,250 by 14.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Indiana is $38,600 a year, trailing the national median of $45,250 by 14.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,450 and $48,410. The lowest tenth earn under $35,290, while the highest tenth earn more than $60,920.
The area has 1,670 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Indiana ranks number 43rd out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lafayette records the highest median at $49,460. Of the 753 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 647th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,290 | −22.0% |
| 25th | $36,450 | −19.4% |
| Median (50th) | $38,600 | −14.7% |
| 75th | $48,410 | +7.0% |
| 90th | $60,920 | +34.6% |
| Mean | $44,780 | −1.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette | $49,460 | 30 | |
| 2 | Terre Haute | $44,470 | 50 | |
| 3 | Evansville | $41,440 | 160 | |
| 4 | Indianapolis | $38,740 | 590 | |
| 5 | Fort Wayne | $37,630 | 100 | |
| 6 | South Bend | $37,420 | 80 | |
| 7 | Muncie | $36,420 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $38,600 goes as far as $41,372 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,372US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,600 a year, 14.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,290 to $60,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,670 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 43rd of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lafayette, at $49,460.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pest Control Workers in Indiana?
The median annual wage is $38,600, or $18.56 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 Indiana is 14.7% 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 Indiana earns more than $60,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,290 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 Lafayette, at $49,460 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,670 jobs in this occupation in Indiana. 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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