Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary
The median pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation salary in the United States is $46,340 per year ($22.28/hour). Salaries range from $35,570 at the entry level to $61,420+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 27,050 pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.8% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$46,340
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.28
per hour
Employment
27,050
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,570
25th percentile
$39,160
Median
$46,340
75th percentile
$51,240
90th percentile
$61,420
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.8%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
4,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$26K$63K■ No data
Top Paying States
Massachusetts
$63K
+36%
Delaware
$54K
+17%
Oregon
$52K
+11%
Hawaii
$51K
+11%
North Dakota
$50K
+9%
Ohio
$50K
+8%
Wyoming
$49K
+6%
Kansas
$49K
+6%
Minnesota
$49K
+6%
Pennsylvania
$49K
+5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $62,980 | +35.9% |
| Delaware | $54,190 | +16.9% |
| Oregon | $51,590 | +11.3% |
| Hawaii | $51,240 | +10.6% |
| North Dakota | $50,490 | +9.0% |
| Ohio | $50,060 | +8.0% |
| Wyoming | $49,190 | +6.2% |
| Kansas | $49,090 | +5.9% |
| Minnesota | $49,030 | +5.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $48,870 | +5.5% |
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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $62,990 | +35.9% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $58,550 | +26.3% |
| Columbus, OH | $55,830 | +20.5% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $54,530 | +17.7% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,420 | +17.4% |
| Cleveland, OH | $51,640 | +11.4% |
| Boulder, CO | $51,270 | +10.6% |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $51,220 | +10.5% |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $50,350 | +8.7% |
| Bend, OR | $50,150 | +8.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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