How much does a pesticide handler make in Atlanta?
$40,390a year
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $19.42 an hour or $3,366 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.42
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 115
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,520Median: $40,390Highest 10%: $56,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,520 | $17.56 | |
| 25th | $36,530 | $17.56 | |
| Median | $40,390 | $19.42 | |
| 75th | $49,780 | $23.93 | |
| 90th | $56,420 | $27.13 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers.
| Brunswick, GA | $46,310 |
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Salaries for every job in Atlanta, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $19.42 ($40,390 a year).
Do pesticide handlers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $40,390 against $46,340 nationally, 13% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $39,080, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for pesticide handler pay?
91 of 115 metro areas with data.
How much does a pesticide handler make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,420 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.