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How much does an Exterminator make in the United States?

Table of Contents

  1. How much do Exterminators make in the United States?
  2. Exterminator earnings by seniority
  3. Exterminator salary comparison
  4. Exterminator salary by state
  5. Historical salary for Exterminators in the United States

Average Exterminator Hourly Wage in the United States

Exterminators earn a median hourly wage of $15.46. Hourly wages typically start from $10.23 and go up to $23.85.

Average Exterminator Yearly Salary in the United States

Exterminators earn a median salary of $32,160 per year. Salaries typically start from $21,270 and go up to $49,600.

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Exterminator Earnings by Seniority

Top End Exterminator Earnings

The highest earning Exterminators in the United States earn:

 $23.85
an hour 		$49,600
per year
Senior Exterminator Earnings

Senior Exterminators in the United States earn:

 $19.07
an hour 		$39,670
per year
Experienced Exterminator Earnings

Experienced Exterminators in the United States earn:

 $15.46
an hour 		$32,160
per year
Junior Exterminator Earnings

Junior Exterminators in the United States earn:

 $12.60
an hour 		$26,210
per year
Starting Exterminator Earnings

Starting Exterminators in the United States earn:

 $10.23
an hour 		$21,270
per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

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Exterminator salary comparison

Exterminators earn less than 71% percent of Animals careers. Exterminator salaries are in the top 55% of all careers in the United States.

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Historical salary for Exterminators in the United States

Exterminator salary by state

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State Hourly Wage Annual Salary Rank
Exterminator Salary in District of Columbia $25.89 $53,850 # 1
Exterminator Salary in Vermont $22.24 $46,260 # 2
Exterminator Salary in Washington $20.52 $42,680 # 3
Exterminator Salary in Wyoming $25.69 $53,440 # 4
Exterminator Salary in Massachusetts $20.28 $42,190 # 5
Exterminator Salary in North Dakota $23.91 $49,740 # 6
Exterminator Salary in South Dakota $20.80 $43,260 # 7
Exterminator Salary in New Jersey $18.53 $38,540 # 8
Exterminator Salary in Nevada $18.79 $39,090 # 9
Exterminator Salary in Maryland $17.79 $37,000 # 10
Exterminator Salary in Oregon $17.47 $36,350 # 11
Exterminator Salary in Hawaii $17.24 $35,860 # 12
Exterminator Salary in Iowa $16.86 $35,060 # 13
Exterminator Salary in Connecticut $17.70 $36,810 # 14
Exterminator Salary in New Hampshire $19.29 $40,120 # 15
Exterminator Salary in Minnesota $18.20 $37,850 # 16
Exterminator Salary in Delaware $15.99 $33,260 # 17
Exterminator Salary in Wisconsin $16.30 $33,900 # 18
Exterminator Salary in Illinois $16.05 $33,390 # 19
Exterminator Salary in Nebraska $16.81 $34,960 # 20
Exterminator Salary in Michigan $15.72 $32,700 # 21
Exterminator Salary in California $15.73 $32,720 # 22
Exterminator Salary in Arizona $15.55 $32,340 # 23
Exterminator Salary in New York $16.43 $34,170 # 24
Exterminator Salary in Rhode Island $15.22 $31,650 # 25
Exterminator Salary in Colorado $15.89 $33,060 # 26
Exterminator Salary in Georgia $15.68 $32,610 # 27
Exterminator Salary in Pennsylvania $15.75 $32,760 # 28
Exterminator Salary in Missouri $15.87 $33,020 # 29
Exterminator Salary in Virginia $15.05 $31,310 # 30
Exterminator Salary in Texas $15.70 $32,660 # 31
Exterminator Salary in North Carolina $14.82 $30,830 # 32
Exterminator Salary in Maine $15.58 $32,410 # 33
Exterminator Salary in Tennessee $14.47 $30,090 # 34
Exterminator Salary in Louisiana $14.73 $30,640 # 35
Exterminator Salary in Florida $14.47 $30,090 # 36
Exterminator Salary in South Carolina $14.96 $31,120 # 37
Exterminator Salary in Ohio $14.35 $29,840 # 38
Exterminator Salary in Oklahoma $14.44 $30,030 # 39
Exterminator Salary in Kansas $14.76 $30,710 # 40
Exterminator Salary in Utah $14.52 $30,190 # 41
Exterminator Salary in Mississippi $14.01 $29,140 # 42
Exterminator Salary in Indiana $14.05 $29,220 # 43
Exterminator Salary in Arkansas $13.70 $28,500 # 44
Exterminator Salary in Montana $13.68 $28,440 # 45
Exterminator Salary in Alabama $14.02 $29,160 # 46
Exterminator Salary in New Mexico $13.66 $28,420 # 47
Exterminator Salary in Kentucky $12.67 $26,360 # 48
Exterminator Salary in Idaho $12.83 $26,680 # 49
Exterminator Salary in West Virginia $10.19 $21,200 # 50
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics

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