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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,020
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.1% vs 2024
$52,340
Mean Salary
$47,020
Median Salary
$22.61
Hourly Rate
960 people work as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Colorado
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Colorado earn a median salary of $47,020 per year ($3,918/month).
This is 3.1% above the national average of $45,618.
Colorado ranks #23 out of 44 states for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation pay.
Approximately 960 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries increased by 2.1% 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 Colorado
Salaries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Colorado range from $42,670 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $66,250 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,780 and $60,370.
Median $47,020
P10: $42,670P25: $44,780P75: $60,370P90: $66,250
10th
$42,670
25th
$44,780
Median
$47,020
75th
$60,370
90th
$66,250
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$42,670
$20.51
$3,555
25th Percentile
$44,780
$21.53
$3,731
Median (50th)
$47,020
$22.61
$3,918
75th Percentile
$60,370
$29.02
$5,030
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$66,250
$31.85
$5,520
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,340 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#23
Colorado ranks #23 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 Colorado?
The median annual salary for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Colorado is $47,020 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,340.
What is the salary range for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Colorado?
Salaries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Colorado range from $42,670 at the 10th percentile to $66,250 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,780 and $60,370.
What is the starting salary for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Colorado?
Entry-level Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation positions in Colorado typically start around $42,670 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,780 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 960 people are employed as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Colorado is approximately $22.61 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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