How much does a pesticide handler make in Jackson?
$35,320a year
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $16.98 an hour or $2,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.98
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 111 of 115
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,200Median: $35,320Highest 10%: $64,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,200 | $11.63 | |
| 25th | $26,910 | $12.94 | |
| Median | $35,320 | $16.98 | |
| 75th | $50,470 | $24.26 | |
| 90th | $64,520 | $31.02 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers.
| Memphis, TN | $45,290 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $16.98 ($35,320 a year).
Do pesticide handlers make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $35,320 against $46,340 nationally, 24% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $35,770, so Jackson pays 1% less.
Where does Jackson rank for pesticide handler pay?
111 of 115 metro areas with data.
How much does a pesticide handler make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,520 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.