Pest Control Workers pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin

In Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN), the median pay for pest control workers is $21.32 an hour ($44,350 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.

$21.32Median hourly pay
$36,980–$46,730Middle half of workers, yearly
1,050People in this job in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($45,250). It is 12% higher than the Tennessee median ($39,690).

Pay range for pest control workers in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.52$34,370
25% of workers$17.78$36,980
Half of workers (median)$21.32$44,350
75% of workers$22.47$46,730
90% of workers$28.42$59,110

Pest Control Workers pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (this page)$44,3501,050
Knoxville$41,710460
Clarksville$40,150130
Memphis$39,860650
Chattanooga$38,410280
Jackson$38,410100
Kingsport-Bristol$38,11070
Johnson City$36,19090

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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)

Related jobs in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)

JobMedian yearly pay
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,910
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,130
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,200

Other job titles for this job

Bed Bug ExterminatorCommercial Pest Control RepresentativeCommercial Pest Control TechnicianCommercial Pest Control TechCommercial TechnicianCommercial TechExtermination InspectorExterminatorFumigatorHand Spray OperatorInsecticide SprayerMosquito Control Technician

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.