Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
Occupation
$45,200
National Median Salary
$21.73
Median Hourly Wage
25,200
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+44.7%
10 Year Change
$31,240
2014 Median
$45,200
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $60,410 | — |
| Facilities Support Services | $55,320 | 40 |
| Educational Services | $51,580 | 60 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | $51,550 | 50 |
| Real Estate | $48,040 | 40 |
Top Paying States for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $59,550 | — |
| New Jersey | $55,680 | 680 |
| North Dakota | $50,670 | 300 |
| Hawaii | $50,040 | 60 |
| Oregon | $49,400 | 340 |
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