How much does a pesticide handler make in California?
$45,070a year
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in California. That is $21.67 an hour or $3,756 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.67
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 2,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,180Median: $45,070Highest 10%: $64,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,180 | $18.36 | |
| 25th | $38,940 | $18.72 | |
| Median | $45,070 | $21.67 | |
| 75th | $53,400 | $25.67 | |
| 90th | $64,680 | $31.10 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $54,420 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,140 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,880 |
| San Jose, CA | $47,430 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,110 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,090 |
| Stockton, CA | $44,890 |
| Salinas, CA | $41,540 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $41,140 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $40,750 |
| Modesto, CA | $40,560 |
| Fresno, CA | $39,940 |
| Visalia, CA | $38,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pesticide handlers.
| 26. Wisconsin | $46,190 |
| 27. Utah | $45,430 |
| 28. Florida | $45,210 |
| 29. California | $45,070 |
| 30. Missouri | $44,990 |
| 31. Michigan | $44,460 |
| 32. Maryland | $44,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.67 ($45,070 a year).
Do pesticide handlers make more in California than the national average?
No: $45,070 against $46,340 nationally, 3% less.
Where does California rank for pesticide handler pay?
California ranks 29 of 44 states.
Which city in California pays pesticide handlers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $54,420 a year.
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.