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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary in Maine
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation make in Maine?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$40,200
Median Annual Salary
$41,450
Mean Salary
$40,200
Median Salary
$19.33
Hourly Rate
60 people work as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Maine
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation salary by percentile in Maine
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Maine earn a median salary of $40,200 per year ($3,350/month).
This is 11.9% below the national average of $45,618.
Maine ranks #35 out of 44 states for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation pay.
Approximately 60 people work in this occupation across Maine.
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 Maine
Salaries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Maine range from $37,440 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $51,810 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,800 and $40,210.
Median $40,200
P10: $37,440P25: $37,800P75: $40,210P90: $51,810
10th
$37,440
25th
$37,800
Median
$40,200
75th
$40,210
90th
$51,810
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,440
$18.00
$3,120
25th Percentile
$37,800
$18.17
$3,150
Median (50th)
$40,200
$19.33
$3,350
75th Percentile
$40,210
$19.33
$3,350
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$51,810
$24.91
$4,317
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,450 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#35
Maine ranks #35 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 Maine?
The median annual salary for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Maine is $40,200 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,450.
What is the salary range for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Maine?
Salaries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Maine range from $37,440 at the 10th percentile to $51,810 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,800 and $40,210.
What is the starting salary for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Maine?
Entry-level Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation positions in Maine typically start around $37,440 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,800 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Maine?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 60 people are employed as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Maine.
What is the hourly rate for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Maine?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Maine is approximately $19.33 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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