Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
Role Overview
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. Crop dusters are included in “Commercial Pilots” (53-2012).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $59,550 |
| New Jersey | $55,680 |
| North Dakota | $50,670 |
| Hawaii | $50,040 |
| Oregon | $49,400 |
| New York | $49,390 |
| New Mexico | $49,070 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,840 |
| Washington | $48,570 |
| Virginia | $48,400 |
| Minnesota | $48,300 |
| Ohio | $47,890 |
| Wyoming | $47,620 |
| Indiana | $47,540 |
| Delaware | $47,430 |
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Median Annual Salary
$45,200
Projected Growth (10yr)
+3.8%
Avg. annual openings
4.1k
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