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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,070
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.2% vs 2024
$48,470
Mean Salary
$45,070
Median Salary
$21.67
Hourly Rate
2,260 people work as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in California
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in California earn a median salary of $45,070 per year ($3,755/month).
This is 1.2% below the national average of $45,618.
California ranks #29 out of 44 states for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation pay.
Approximately 2,260 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.25
Speaking
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Time Management
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.56
Biology
3.54
Production and Processing
3.51
English Language
3.47
Administration and Management
3.35
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(56.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in California
Salaries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in California range from $38,180 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $64,680 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,940 and $53,400.
Median $45,070
P10: $38,180P25: $38,940P75: $53,400P90: $64,680
10th
$38,180
25th
$38,940
Median
$45,070
75th
$53,400
90th
$64,680
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,180
$18.36
$3,181
25th Percentile
$38,940
$18.72
$3,245
Median (50th)
$45,070
$21.67
$3,755
75th Percentile
$53,400
$25.67
$4,450
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$64,680
$31.10
$5,390
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,470 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#29
California ranks #29 of 44 states
$45,618
National avg. for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
How much do Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation make in California?
The median annual salary for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in California is $45,070 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,470.
What is the salary range for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in California?
Salaries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in California range from $38,180 at the 10th percentile to $64,680 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,940 and $53,400.
What is the starting salary for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in California?
Entry-level Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation positions in California typically start around $38,180 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,940 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,260 people are employed as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in California is approximately $21.67 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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