How much does a pesticide handler make in Florida?
$45,210a year
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in Florida. That is $21.74 an hour or $3,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.74
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 4,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,100Median: $45,210Highest 10%: $55,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| 25th | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| Median | $45,210 | $21.74 | |
| 75th | $47,310 | $22.75 | |
| 90th | $55,370 | $26.62 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Orlando, FL | $47,310 |
| North Port, FL | $46,680 |
| Miami, FL | $46,210 |
| Naples, FL | $45,880 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $44,790 |
| Sebastian, FL | $44,690 |
| Lakeland, FL | $43,920 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $43,840 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $43,680 |
| Crestview, FL | $43,160 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $43,010 |
| Panama City, FL | $42,890 |
| Tampa, FL | $41,390 |
| Deltona, FL | $39,440 |
| Gainesville, FL | $38,890 |
| Ocala, FL | $38,500 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $37,670 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $35,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pesticide handlers.
| 25. South Dakota | $46,320 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $46,190 |
| 27. Utah | $45,430 |
| 28. Florida | $45,210 |
| 29. California | $45,070 |
| 30. Missouri | $44,990 |
| 31. Michigan | $44,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $21.74 ($45,210 a year).
Do pesticide handlers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $45,210 against $46,340 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Florida rank for pesticide handler pay?
Florida ranks 28 of 44 states.
Which city in Florida pays pesticide handlers the most?
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, with a median of $47,310 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.