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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,280
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.8% vs 2024
$48,470
Mean Salary
$48,280
Median Salary
$23.21
Hourly Rate
1,040 people work as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Illinois
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Illinois earn a median salary of $48,280 per year ($4,023/month).
This is 5.8% above the national average of $45,618.
Illinois ranks #16 out of 44 states for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation pay.
Approximately 1,040 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 1.8% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Illinois range from $38,530 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,080 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,660 and $50,760.
Median $48,280
P10: $38,530P25: $43,660P75: $50,760P90: $59,080
10th
$38,530
25th
$43,660
Median
$48,280
75th
$50,760
90th
$59,080
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,530
$18.52
$3,210
25th Percentile
$43,660
$20.99
$3,638
Median (50th)
$48,280
$23.21
$4,023
75th Percentile
$50,760
$24.40
$4,230
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,080
$28.40
$4,923
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?
#16
Illinois ranks #16 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 Illinois?
The median annual salary for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Illinois is $48,280 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,470.
What is the salary range for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Illinois?
Salaries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Illinois range from $38,530 at the 10th percentile to $59,080 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,660 and $50,760.
What is the starting salary for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Illinois?
Entry-level Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation positions in Illinois typically start around $38,530 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,660 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,040 people are employed as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Illinois is approximately $23.21 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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