How much does a pesticide handler make in Lafayette?
$49,040a year
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $23.58 an hour or $4,087 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.58
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 115
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,400Median: $49,040Highest 10%: $58,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,400 | $19.42 | |
| 25th | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| Median | $49,040 | $23.58 | |
| 75th | $51,300 | $24.66 | |
| 90th | $58,220 | $27.99 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers.
| Indianapolis, IN | $51,220 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $50,350 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,550 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $46,860 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $23.58 ($49,040 a year).
Do pesticide handlers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
Yes: $49,040 against $46,340 nationally, 6% more.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $48,500, so Lafayette pays 1% more.
Where does Lafayette rank for pesticide handler pay?
18 of 115 metro areas with data.
How much does a pesticide handler make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,220 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.