How much does a pesticide handler make in Michigan?
$44,460a year
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in Michigan. That is $21.38 an hour or $3,705 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.38
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,940Median: $44,460Highest 10%: $54,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,940 | $16.80 | |
| 25th | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| Median | $44,460 | $21.38 | |
| 75th | $47,630 | $22.90 | |
| 90th | $54,540 | $26.22 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $45,550 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $44,950 |
| Lansing, MI | $43,900 |
| Saginaw, MI | $33,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pesticide handlers.
| 28. Florida | $45,210 |
| 29. California | $45,070 |
| 30. Missouri | $44,990 |
| 31. Michigan | $44,460 |
| 32. Maryland | $44,440 |
| 33. New Jersey | $44,330 |
| 34. Alabama | $43,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $21.38 ($44,460 a year).
Do pesticide handlers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $44,460 against $46,340 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Michigan rank for pesticide handler pay?
Michigan ranks 31 of 44 states.
Which city in Michigan pays pesticide handlers the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $45,550 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.