How much does a pest control worker make in Des Moines?
$48,200a year
Median yearly pay for pest control workers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $23.17 an hour or $4,017 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.17
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 245
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,790Median: $48,200Highest 10%: $57,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| 25th | $38,510 | $18.51 | |
| Median | $48,200 | $23.17 | |
| 75th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| 90th | $57,240 | $27.52 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for pest control workers.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $45,290 |
| Omaha, NE | $38,430 |
| Waterloo, IA | $38,090 |
| Davenport, IA | $37,120 |
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Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a pest control worker make an hour in Des Moines?
The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $23.17 ($48,200 a year).
Do pest control workers make more in Des Moines than the national average?
Yes: $48,200 against $45,250 nationally, 7% more.
How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $45,290, so Des Moines pays 6% more.
Where does Des Moines rank for pest control worker pay?
27 of 245 metro areas with data.
How much does a pest control worker make starting out in Des Moines?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,240 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.