SOC 373012
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or crops. Usually requires specific training and state or federal certification. Crop dusters are included in "Commercial Pilots" (53-2012).
National Median
$45,200
per year
National Salary Overview
Median Annual
$45,200
Entry Level (10th pct)
$34,590
Experienced (90th pct)
$58,910
Total Employed
25,200
Salary Distribution
Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)
Salary by Experience Level
| Experience Level | Estimated Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level0-2 years experience | $34,590 - $38,040 |
| Mid Career2-8 years experience | $38,040 - $50,960 |
| Senior / Expert8+ years experience | $50,960 - $58,910 |
Highest Paying Locations for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary by Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation?
The national median annual salary for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation is $45,200, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetations earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetations is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median salary of $60,310.
How much can an experienced Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation make?
Top-earning Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetations (90th percentile) make $58,910 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.