Pest control · OK

Pest control costs in Tulsa, OK

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09 · estimates only

How this market compares

If you are pricing Pest control work in Tulsa, the wage file is the honest place to start. Mean hourly pay here sits about 7% below the national OEWS mean.

Among 325 OEWS areas with published Pest control wages, Tulsa ranks #202 nationally on mean hourly pay ($20.73). Compared with other OK areas that report Pest control wages, this market is #3 of 6. Hourly wages stretch from $14.15 (10th percentile) to $27.96 (90th). That $13.81 gap is why two bids on the same scope can still look honest.

Local employment for this SOC is roughly 370 workers (OEWS May 2025). Nationwide that occupation is about 102,620. Sample jobs: General Pest Control Visit mid estimate $98 here vs $103 U.S. (5% below); Termite Treatment (liquid soil) mid estimate $818 here vs $852 U.S. (4% below).

Nearby / same-state markets worth checking: Oklahoma City ($20.86, 0.13 higher); Lawton ($21.75, 1.02 higher); Enid.

Mean hourly wage
$20.73
Median hourly
$19.07
p10 – p90
$14.15 – $27.96

Local tip: Local code, permit fees, and how busy crews are this month move numbers as much as wage rates do.

Sample project ranges

ProjectLowMidHigh
General Pest Control Visit$36$98$229
Termite Treatment (liquid soil)$311$818$1,869

What usually moves the number

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Getting quotes without the circus

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  3. Compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, thermostats, flashing — before crowning a winner.
What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.

Check our math

BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses

Pest (37-2021)$20.73/hr mean

Source: official BLS OEWS data for this area · area index: oessrcma.htm.

Contractor markup (2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5×) and the regional materials factor are ours — see methodology.

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