Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation in the United States was $46,340 ($22.28 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,570 | $17.10 |
| 25th | $39,160 | $18.83 |
| Median | $46,340 | $22.28 |
| 75th | $51,240 | $24.63 |
| 90th | $61,420 | $29.53 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 37-3012
- Total U.S. employment: 27,050
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
The mean wage of $47,070 sits 1.6% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $43,440 | $20.88 | -6.3% | 320 |
| Arizona | $48,630 | $23.38 | +4.9% | 210 |
| Arkansas | $37,860 | $18.20 | -18.3% | 490 |
| California | $45,070 | $21.67 | -2.7% | 2,260 |
| Colorado | $47,020 | $22.61 | +1.5% | 960 |
| Delaware | $54,190 | $26.05 | +16.9% | 40 |
| Florida | $45,210 | $21.74 | -2.4% | 4,530 |
| Georgia | $39,080 | $18.79 | -15.7% | 1,300 |
| Hawaii | $51,240 | $24.63 | +10.6% | 60 |
| Idaho | $47,630 | $22.90 | +2.8% | 610 |
| Illinois | $48,280 | $23.21 | +4.2% | 1,040 |
| Indiana | $48,500 | $23.32 | +4.7% | 950 |
| Iowa | $46,740 | $22.47 | +0.9% | 600 |
| Kansas | $49,090 | $23.60 | +5.9% | 520 |
| Kentucky | $39,380 | $18.94 | -15.0% | 290 |
| Louisiana | $26,220 | $12.61 | -43.4% | 220 |
| Maine | $40,200 | $19.33 | -13.2% | 60 |
| Maryland | $44,440 | $21.36 | -4.1% | 0 |
| Massachusetts | $62,980 | $30.28 | +35.9% | 0 |
| Michigan | $44,460 | $21.37 | -4.1% | 860 |
| Minnesota | $49,030 | $23.57 | +5.8% | 950 |
| Mississippi | $35,770 | $17.20 | -22.8% | 650 |
| Missouri | $44,990 | $21.63 | -2.9% | 450 |
| Montana | $37,760 | $18.15 | -18.5% | 630 |
| Nebraska | $47,500 | $22.84 | +2.5% | 380 |
| Nevada | $48,030 | $23.09 | +3.6% | 100 |
| New Jersey | $44,330 | $21.31 | -4.3% | 320 |
| New Mexico | $38,740 | $18.62 | -16.4% | 120 |
| New York | $48,380 | $23.26 | +4.4% | 220 |
| North Carolina | $48,240 | $23.19 | +4.1% | 360 |
| North Dakota | $50,490 | $24.28 | +9.0% | 280 |
| Ohio | $50,060 | $24.07 | +8.0% | 490 |
| Oklahoma | $36,870 | $17.73 | -20.4% | 370 |
| Oregon | $51,590 | $24.80 | +11.3% | 290 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,870 | $23.50 | +5.5% | 360 |
| Rhode Island | $48,360 | $23.25 | +4.4% | 100 |
| South Carolina | $38,100 | $18.32 | -17.8% | 610 |
| South Dakota | $46,320 | $22.27 | -0.0% | 460 |
| Tennessee | $47,340 | $22.76 | +2.2% | 0 |
| Utah | $45,430 | $21.84 | -2.0% | 360 |
| Virginia | $48,610 | $23.37 | +4.9% | 240 |
| Washington | $47,360 | $22.77 | +2.2% | 470 |
| Wisconsin | $46,190 | $22.21 | -0.3% | 540 |
| Wyoming | $49,190 | $23.65 | +6.2% | 120 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation?
The median annual wage for pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation is $46,340 ($22.28 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 27,050 pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.28. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.