How much does a pesticide handler make in Indiana?
$48,500a year
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in Indiana. That is $23.32 an hour or $4,042 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.32
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,240Median: $48,500Highest 10%: $58,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,240 | $19.35 | |
| 25th | $46,280 | $22.25 | |
| Median | $48,500 | $23.32 | |
| 75th | $53,380 | $25.66 | |
| 90th | $58,690 | $28.22 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Indianapolis, IN | $51,220 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $50,350 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,550 |
| Lafayette, IN | $49,040 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $46,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pesticide handlers.
| 10. Pennsylvania | $48,870 |
| 11. Arizona | $48,630 |
| 12. Virginia | $48,610 |
| 13. Indiana | $48,500 |
| 14. New York | $48,380 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $48,360 |
| 16. Illinois | $48,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $23.32 ($48,500 a year).
Do pesticide handlers make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $48,500 against $46,340 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Indiana rank for pesticide handler pay?
Indiana ranks 13 of 44 states.
Which city in Indiana pays pesticide handlers the most?
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, with a median of $51,220 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.