How much does a pesticide handler make in Colorado?
$47,020a year
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in Colorado. That is $22.61 an hour or $3,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.61
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,670Median: $47,020Highest 10%: $66,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,670 | $20.51 | |
| 25th | $44,780 | $21.53 | |
| Median | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| 75th | $60,370 | $29.02 | |
| 90th | $66,250 | $31.85 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $51,270 |
| Denver, CO | $50,150 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $43,560 |
| Greeley, CO | $42,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pesticide handlers.
| 20. Nebraska | $47,500 |
| 21. Washington | $47,360 |
| 22. Tennessee | $47,340 |
| 23. Colorado | $47,020 |
| 24. Iowa | $46,740 |
| 25. South Dakota | $46,320 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $46,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $22.61 ($47,020 a year).
Do pesticide handlers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $47,020 against $46,340 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Colorado rank for pesticide handler pay?
Colorado ranks 23 of 44 states.
Which city in Colorado pays pesticide handlers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $51,270 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.