Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary by State
Also called: Pesticide Applicators
The national median pay for pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation is $46,340 a year. By state, it ranges from $26,220 in Louisiana to $62,980 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,570
- 25th percentile
- $39,160
- Median
- $46,340
- 75th percentile
- $51,240
- Top 10%
- $61,420
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 27,050 jobs.
Median pay in 44 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $62,980 | +36% | $50,220 | $82,350 | Not published |
| 2 | Delaware | $54,190 | +17% | $48,990 | $54,650 | 40 |
| 3 | Oregon | $51,590 | +11% | $46,610 | $68,200 | 290 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $51,240 | +11% | $33,030 | $61,180 | 60 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $50,490 | +9% | $44,650 | $61,710 | 280 |
| 6 | Ohio | $50,060 | +8% | $37,180 | $60,580 | 490 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $49,190 | +6% | $35,870 | $57,420 | 120 |
| 8 | Kansas | $49,090 | +6% | $38,290 | $62,250 | 520 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $49,030 | +6% | $38,110 | $59,470 | 950 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $48,870 | +5% | $40,280 | $57,610 | 360 |
| 11 | Arizona | $48,630 | +5% | $42,890 | $58,980 | 210 |
| 12 | Virginia | $48,610 | +5% | $29,770 | $60,790 | 240 |
| 13 | Indiana | $48,500 | +5% | $40,240 | $58,690 | 950 |
| 14 | New York | $48,380 | +4% | $45,760 | $64,330 | 220 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $48,360 | +4% | $39,990 | $82,070 | 100 |
| 16 | Illinois | $48,280 | +4% | $38,530 | $59,080 | 1,040 |
| 17 | North Carolina | $48,240 | +4% | $37,330 | $55,270 | 360 |
| 18 | Nevada | $48,030 | +4% | $40,550 | $76,800 | 100 |
| 19 | Idaho | $47,630 | +3% | $39,170 | $59,550 | 610 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $47,500 | +3% | $37,230 | $56,350 | 380 |
| 21 | Washington | $47,360 | +2% | $40,870 | $65,640 | 470 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $47,340 | +2% | $44,160 | $56,150 | Not published |
| 23 | Colorado | $47,020 | +1% | $42,670 | $66,250 | 960 |
| 24 | Iowa | $46,740 | +1% | $37,910 | $55,400 | 600 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $46,320 | 0% | $36,550 | $55,760 | 460 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $46,190 | 0% | $39,480 | $61,590 | 540 |
| 27 | Utah | $45,430 | −2% | $37,880 | $61,680 | 360 |
| 28 | Florida | $45,210 | −2% | $35,100 | $55,370 | 4,530 |
| 29 | California | $45,070 | −3% | $38,180 | $64,680 | 2,260 |
| 30 | Missouri | $44,990 | −3% | $36,500 | $56,210 | 450 |
| 31 | Michigan | $44,460 | −4% | $34,940 | $54,540 | 860 |
| 32 | Maryland | $44,440 | −4% | $38,910 | $56,530 | Not published |
| 33 | New Jersey | $44,330 | −4% | $35,360 | $53,300 | 320 |
| 34 | Alabama | $43,440 | −6% | $36,860 | $50,200 | 320 |
| 35 | Maine | $40,200 | −13% | $37,440 | $51,810 | 60 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $39,380 | −15% | $34,320 | $49,830 | 290 |
| 37 | Georgia | $39,080 | −16% | $32,010 | $51,780 | 1,300 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $38,740 | −16% | $29,880 | $49,290 | 120 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $38,100 | −18% | $31,000 | $50,790 | 610 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $37,860 | −18% | $32,010 | $51,290 | 490 |
| 41 | Montana | $37,760 | −19% | $31,600 | $51,700 | 630 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $36,870 | −20% | $29,680 | $48,090 | 370 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $35,770 | −23% | $24,200 | $61,720 | 650 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $26,220 | −43% | $23,990 | $48,700 | 220 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation salary questions
Which state pays pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $62,980 a year (+36% vs. the national median of $46,340). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $26,220 a year (−43% vs. national).
Where do most pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 4,530, with a median of $45,210.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.