Pest Control Workers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for pest control workers is $22.47 an hour ($46,740 a year). About 1,710 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($45,250). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($46,450).
Pay range for pest control workers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.40 | $38,270 |
| 25% of workers | $18.62 | $38,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.47 | $46,740 |
| 75% of workers | $27.65 | $57,510 |
| 90% of workers | $30.14 | $62,680 |
Pest Control Workers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $46,850 | 70 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $46,740 | 1,710 |
| Rockford | $45,440 | 40 |
| Peoria | $45,360 | 110 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $44,990 | 30 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pest control workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 13,700 openings a year (BLS)
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