How much does a pesticide handler make in Georgia?
$39,080a year
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in Georgia. That is $18.79 an hour or $3,257 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.79
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,010Median: $39,080Highest 10%: $51,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,010 | $15.39 | |
| 25th | $36,190 | $17.40 | |
| Median | $39,080 | $18.79 | |
| 75th | $46,340 | $22.28 | |
| 90th | $51,780 | $24.89 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Brunswick, GA | $46,310 |
| Atlanta, GA | $40,390 |
| Augusta, GA | $38,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pesticide handlers.
| 34. Alabama | $43,440 |
| 35. Maine | $40,200 |
| 36. Kentucky | $39,380 |
| 37. Georgia | $39,080 |
| 38. New Mexico | $38,740 |
| 39. South Carolina | $38,100 |
| 40. Arkansas | $37,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $18.79 ($39,080 a year).
Do pesticide handlers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $39,080 against $46,340 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Georgia rank for pesticide handler pay?
Georgia ranks 37 of 44 states.
Which city in Georgia pays pesticide handlers the most?
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA, with a median of $46,310 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.