Pest Control Worker Salary in New York, NY
Pest Control Workers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $49,940 a year — 10% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $40,207 take-home, or $3,351 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,813
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,096
- Medicare (1.45%)$724
- New York income tax$2,100
- Take-home pay$40,207
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $1,505 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $38,702 ($3,225 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Pest Control Worker pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $41,060 | $19.74 | $33,551 | $2,796 |
| 25th percentile | $47,270 | $22.73 | $38,206 | $3,184 |
| Median (50th) | $49,940 | $24.01 | $40,207 | $3,351 |
| 75th percentile | $59,710 | $28.71 | $47,530 | $3,961 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $71,930 | $34.58 | $56,146 | $4,679 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $49,940 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median pest control worker's $40,207 take-home pay has the buying power of $35,720 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Pest Control Worker jobs are less concentrated in New York, NY than nationally (location quotient 0.70), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for pest control workers, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #1 of 4 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $49,940 | $40,207 | $35,720 |
| 2 | Miami, FL | $44,890 | $38,249 | $33,506 |
| 3 | Atlanta, GA | $38,920 | $32,055 | $32,036 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $38,330 | $32,978 | $31,990 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 4 metros →
About the job: pest control workers
Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.5% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pest control worker make in New York, NY?
The median pest control worker salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $49,940 a year, or about $24.01 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $47,270 and $59,710.
What is a pest control worker’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $49,940 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $40,207 a year ($3,351 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,100 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a pest control worker?
Pay here is 10% above the national median of $45,250. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $35,720 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #1 of 4 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a pest control worker afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 71% of a median pest control worker’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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