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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,980
Median Annual Salary
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+5.8% vs 2024
$63,180
Mean Salary
$62,980
Median Salary
$30.28
Hourly Rate
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $62,980 per year ($5,248/month).
This is 38.1% above the national average of $45,618.
Massachusetts ranks #1 out of 44 states for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation pay.
Salaries increased by 5.8% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Massachusetts range from $50,220 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $82,350 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,850 and $63,320.
Median $62,980
P10: $50,220P25: $51,850P75: $63,320P90: $82,350
10th
$50,220
25th
$51,850
Median
$62,980
75th
$63,320
90th
$82,350
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$50,220
$24.14
$4,185
25th Percentile
$51,850
$24.93
$4,320
Median (50th)
$62,980
$30.28
$5,248
75th Percentile
$63,320
$30.44
$5,276
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$82,350
$39.59
$6,862
Note: The mean (average) salary of $63,180 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
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Massachusetts ranks #1 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 Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Massachusetts is $62,980 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $63,180.
What is the salary range for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Massachusetts range from $50,220 at the 10th percentile to $82,350 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,850 and $63,320.
What is the starting salary for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation positions in Massachusetts typically start around $50,220 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,850 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Massachusetts is approximately $30.28 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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