How much does a pesticide handler make in Illinois?
$48,280a year
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in Illinois. That is $23.21 an hour or $4,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.21
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,530Median: $48,280Highest 10%: $59,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,530 | $18.52 | |
| 25th | $43,660 | $20.99 | |
| Median | $48,280 | $23.21 | |
| 75th | $50,760 | $24.40 | |
| 90th | $59,080 | $28.40 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Champaign, IL | $49,740 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,550 |
| St. Louis, MO | $47,930 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,000 |
| Peoria, IL | $45,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pesticide handlers.
| 13. Indiana | $48,500 |
| 14. New York | $48,380 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $48,360 |
| 16. Illinois | $48,280 |
| 17. North Carolina | $48,240 |
| 18. Nevada | $48,030 |
| 19. Idaho | $47,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.21 ($48,280 a year).
Do pesticide handlers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $48,280 against $46,340 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for pesticide handler pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 44 states.
Which city in Illinois pays pesticide handlers the most?
Champaign-Urbana, IL, with a median of $49,740 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.