How much does a pest control worker make in Kentucky?
$42,310a year
Median yearly pay for pest control workers in Kentucky. That is $20.34 an hour or $3,526 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.34
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,130Median: $42,310Highest 10%: $61,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,130 | $14.49 | |
| 25th | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| Median | $42,310 | $20.34 | |
| 75th | $46,890 | $22.54 | |
| 90th | $61,670 | $29.65 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $45,240 |
| Louisville, KY | $44,170 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $42,890 |
| Clarksville, TN | $40,150 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $39,150 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pest control workers.
| 31. Florida | $44,320 |
| 32. South Carolina | $43,130 |
| 33. Missouri | $42,690 |
| 34. Kentucky | $42,310 |
| 35. Montana | $41,730 |
| 36. Minnesota | $41,640 |
| 37. Idaho | $40,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pest control worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $20.34 ($42,310 a year).
Do pest control workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $42,310 against $45,250 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for pest control worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays pest control workers the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $45,240 a year.
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.