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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary in Idaho
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation make in Idaho?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,630
Median Annual Salary
▲
+8.0% vs 2024
$47,990
Mean Salary
$47,630
Median Salary
$22.90
Hourly Rate
610 people work as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Idaho
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation salary by percentile in Idaho
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Idaho earn a median salary of $47,630 per year ($3,969/month).
This is 4.4% above the national average of $45,618.
Idaho ranks #19 out of 44 states for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation pay.
Approximately 610 people work in this occupation across Idaho.
Salaries increased by 8.0% 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 Idaho
Salaries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Idaho range from $39,170 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,550 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,690 and $48,140.
Median $47,630
P10: $39,170P25: $46,690P75: $48,140P90: $59,550
10th
$39,170
25th
$46,690
Median
$47,630
75th
$48,140
90th
$59,550
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,170
$18.83
$3,264
25th Percentile
$46,690
$22.45
$3,890
Median (50th)
$47,630
$22.90
$3,969
75th Percentile
$48,140
$23.14
$4,011
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,550
$28.63
$4,962
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,990 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#19
Idaho ranks #19 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 Idaho?
The median annual salary for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Idaho is $47,630 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,990.
What is the salary range for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Idaho?
Salaries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Idaho range from $39,170 at the 10th percentile to $59,550 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,690 and $48,140.
What is the starting salary for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Idaho?
Entry-level Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation positions in Idaho typically start around $39,170 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,690 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Idaho?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 610 people are employed as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Idaho.
What is the hourly rate for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Idaho?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Idaho is approximately $22.90 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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