How much does a pesticide handler make in Montana?
$37,760a year
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in Montana. That is $18.15 an hour or $3,147 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.15
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,600Median: $37,760Highest 10%: $51,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,600 | $15.19 | |
| 25th | $35,810 | $17.22 | |
| Median | $37,760 | $18.15 | |
| 75th | $46,070 | $22.15 | |
| 90th | $51,700 | $24.86 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $42,180 |
| Missoula, MT | $38,260 |
| Billings, MT | $36,630 |
| Great Falls, MT | $36,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pesticide handlers.
| 38. New Mexico | $38,740 |
| 39. South Carolina | $38,100 |
| 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 Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $18.15 ($37,760 a year).
Do pesticide handlers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $37,760 against $46,340 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Montana rank for pesticide handler pay?
Montana ranks 41 of 44 states.
Which city in Montana pays pesticide handlers the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $42,180 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.