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How much does a pesticide handler make in Kansas City?

$48,350a year

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $23.25 an hour or $4,029 a month.

Hourly
$23.25
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
21 of 115
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,030Median: $48,350Highest 10%: $62,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,030$19.73
25th$44,990$21.63
Median$48,350$23.25
75th$60,020$28.86
90th$62,840$30.21

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers.

St. Louis, MO$47,930
Pesticide Handler salary in Missouri Pesticide Handler salary in all states

Related jobs in Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$60,420
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$50,670
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$50,090
Pest Control Worker$43,500
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$41,450
Janitor and Cleaner$36,350
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$34,920
Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in Kansas City?

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $23.25 ($48,350 a year).

Do pesticide handlers make more in Kansas City than the national average?

Yes: $48,350 against $46,340 nationally, 4% more.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $44,990, so Kansas City pays 7% more.

Where does Kansas City rank for pesticide handler pay?

21 of 115 metro areas with data.

How much does a pesticide handler make starting out in Kansas City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,840 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.