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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,870
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.1% vs 2024
$48,660
Mean Salary
$48,870
Median Salary
$23.50
Hourly Rate
360 people work as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Pennsylvania
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $48,870 per year ($4,072/month).
This is 7.1% above the national average of $45,618.
Pennsylvania ranks #10 out of 44 states for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation pay.
Approximately 360 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries increased by 0.1% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Pennsylvania range from $40,280 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $57,610 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,760 and $52,330.
Median $48,870
P10: $40,280P25: $44,760P75: $52,330P90: $57,610
10th
$40,280
25th
$44,760
Median
$48,870
75th
$52,330
90th
$57,610
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,280
$19.37
$3,356
25th Percentile
$44,760
$21.52
$3,730
Median (50th)
$48,870
$23.50
$4,072
75th Percentile
$52,330
$25.16
$4,360
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$57,610
$27.70
$4,800
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,660 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#10
Pennsylvania ranks #10 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 Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Pennsylvania is $48,870 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,660.
What is the salary range for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Pennsylvania range from $40,280 at the 10th percentile to $57,610 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,760 and $52,330.
What is the starting salary for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $40,280 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,760 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 360 people are employed as Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Pennsylvania is approximately $23.50 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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