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How much does a pesticide handler make in Indianapolis?

$51,220a year

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $24.63 an hour or $4,268 a month.

Hourly
$24.63
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
8 of 115
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,720Median: $51,220Highest 10%: $59,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,720$21.02
25th$47,530$22.85
Median$51,220$24.63
75th$52,960$25.46
90th$59,230$28.48

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers.

Cincinnati, OH$50,350
Chicago, IL$49,550
Lafayette, IN$49,040
Fort Wayne, IN$46,860
Pesticide Handler salary in Indiana Pesticide Handler salary in all states

Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$62,210
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$52,520
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$46,050
Pest Control Worker$38,740
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,180
Janitor and Cleaner$36,850
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$32,640
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in Indianapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $24.63 ($51,220 a year).

Do pesticide handlers make more in Indianapolis than the national average?

Yes: $51,220 against $46,340 nationally, 11% more.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $48,500, so Indianapolis pays 6% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for pesticide handler pay?

8 of 115 metro areas with data.

How much does a pesticide handler make starting out in Indianapolis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,230 or more.

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.