Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary in Illinois
Also called: Pesticide Applicators
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Illinois earn a median of $48,280 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,280
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($46,340)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,530; the top 10% earn over $59,080. Nationally the range is $35,570 to $61,420.
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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation pay in Illinois
How much do pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation make in Illinois?
The median is $48,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,530 and the top 10% earn over $59,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 44 (+4% vs. the national median of $46,340). Living costs are not included.