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How much does a pest control worker make in Knoxville?

$41,710a year

Median yearly pay for pest control workers in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $20.05 an hour or $3,476 a month.

Hourly
$20.05
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
148 of 245
Jobs in the area
460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,130Median: $41,710Highest 10%: $57,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,130$14.97
25th$37,080$17.83
Median$41,710$20.05
75th$46,400$22.31
90th$57,210$27.50

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for pest control workers.

Nashville, TN$44,350
Clarksville, TN$40,150
Memphis, TN$39,860
Chattanooga, TN$38,410
Jackson, TN$38,410
Kingsport, TN$38,110
Johnson City, TN$36,190
Pest Control Worker salary in Tennessee Pest Control Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Knoxville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$54,550
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$48,780
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,400
Grounds Maintenance Worker$40,550
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$36,040
Janitor and Cleaner$31,200
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$29,990
Salaries for every job in Knoxville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pest control worker make an hour in Knoxville?

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $20.05 ($41,710 a year).

Do pest control workers make more in Knoxville than the national average?

No: $41,710 against $45,250 nationally, 8% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $39,690, so Knoxville pays 5% more.

Where does Knoxville rank for pest control worker pay?

148 of 245 metro areas with data.

How much does a pest control worker make starting out in Knoxville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,210 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.