How much does a pesticide handler make in Mississippi?
$35,770a year
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in Mississippi. That is $17.20 an hour or $2,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.20
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,200Median: $35,770Highest 10%: $61,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,200 | $11.63 | |
| 25th | $26,970 | $12.97 | |
| Median | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| 75th | $50,470 | $24.26 | |
| 90th | $61,720 | $29.67 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $45,290 |
| Jackson, MS | $35,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pesticide handlers.
| 40. Arkansas | $37,860 |
| 41. Montana | $37,760 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $36,870 |
| 43. Mississippi | $35,770 |
| 44. Louisiana | $26,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $17.20 ($35,770 a year).
Do pesticide handlers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $35,770 against $46,340 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for pesticide handler pay?
Mississippi ranks 43 of 44 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays pesticide handlers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $45,290 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.