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How much does a pesticide handler make in Albuquerque?

$41,290a year

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $19.85 an hour or $3,441 a month.

Hourly
$19.85
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
85 of 115
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,000Median: $41,290Highest 10%: $48,170
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,000$14.90
25th$35,490$17.06
Median$41,290$19.85
75th$46,940$22.57
90th$48,170$23.16

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Albuquerque

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$58,250
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$45,540
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$45,020
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$37,760
Pest Control Worker$36,560
Janitor and Cleaner$35,450
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$30,830
Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NM

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in Albuquerque?

The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $19.85 ($41,290 a year).

Do pesticide handlers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?

No: $41,290 against $46,340 nationally, 11% less.

How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $38,740, so Albuquerque pays 7% more.

Where does Albuquerque rank for pesticide handler pay?

85 of 115 metro areas with data.

How much does a pesticide handler make starting out in Albuquerque?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,170 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.