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How much does a pesticide handler make in Chicago?

$49,550a year

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.82 an hour or $4,129 a month.

Hourly
$23.82
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
14 of 115
Jobs in the area
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,560Median: $49,550Highest 10%: $64,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,560$20.94
25th$45,760$22.00
Median$49,550$23.82
75th$58,110$27.94
90th$64,280$30.90

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers.

St. Louis, MO$47,930
Davenport, IA$46,000
Pesticide Handler salary in Illinois Pesticide Handler salary in all states

Related jobs in Chicago

Same field, median yearly pay.

Tree Trimmer and Pruner$64,260
Grounds Maintenance Worker$57,870
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$52,470
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$51,280
Pest Control Worker$46,740
Building Cleaning Worker$45,680
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$45,280
Janitor and Cleaner$38,470
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$37,310
Salaries for every job in Chicago, IL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.82 ($49,550 a year).

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

Yes: $49,550 against $46,340 nationally, 7% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $48,280, so Chicago pays 3% more.

Where does Chicago rank for pesticide handler pay?

14 of 115 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,280 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.