Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$45,200
↑ 50.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 50.8% since 2011 ($29,980 → $45,200)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $45,200
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,200 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $44,070 | +6.3% |
| 2022 | $41,440 | +8.3% |
| 2021 | $38,270 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | $36,630 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | $35,840 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | $35,320 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | $34,830 | +3.2% |
| 2016 | $33,740 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | $32,540 | +4.2% |
| 2014 | $31,240 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | $30,820 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | $30,270 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | $29,980 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.