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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary in Georgia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation make in Georgia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$39,080
Median Annual Salary
▲
+9.3% vs 2024
$41,550
Mean Salary
$39,080
Median Salary
$18.79
Hourly Rate
1,300 people work as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Georgia
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation salary by percentile in Georgia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Georgia earn a median salary of $39,080 per year ($3,256/month).
This is 14.3% below the national average of $45,618.
Georgia ranks #37 out of 44 states for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation pay.
Approximately 1,300 people work in this occupation across Georgia.
Salaries increased by 9.3% 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 Georgia
Salaries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Georgia range from $32,010 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $51,780 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,190 and $46,340.
Median $39,080
P10: $32,010P25: $36,190P75: $46,340P90: $51,780
10th
$32,010
25th
$36,190
Median
$39,080
75th
$46,340
90th
$51,780
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,010
$15.39
$2,667
25th Percentile
$36,190
$17.40
$3,015
Median (50th)
$39,080
$18.79
$3,256
75th Percentile
$46,340
$22.28
$3,861
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$51,780
$24.89
$4,315
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,550 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#37
Georgia ranks #37 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 Georgia?
The median annual salary for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Georgia is $39,080 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,550.
What is the salary range for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Georgia?
Salaries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Georgia range from $32,010 at the 10th percentile to $51,780 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,190 and $46,340.
What is the starting salary for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Georgia?
Entry-level Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation positions in Georgia typically start around $32,010 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,190 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Georgia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,300 people are employed as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Georgia.
What is the hourly rate for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Georgia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Georgia is approximately $18.79 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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