Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary in California
Also called: Pesticide Applicators
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in California earn a median of $45,070 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($46,340)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 2,260
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,180; the top 10% earn over $64,680. Nationally the range is $35,570 to $61,420.
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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation pay in California
How much do pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation make in California?
The median is $45,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,180 and the top 10% earn over $64,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 44 (−3% vs. the national median of $46,340). Living costs are not included.