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How much does a pesticide handler make in Nashville?

$49,600a year

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $23.85 an hour or $4,133 a month.

Hourly
$23.85
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
13 of 115
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,380Median: $49,600Highest 10%: $59,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,380$23.74
25th$49,430$23.76
Median$49,600$23.85
75th$50,660$24.36
90th$59,970$28.83

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers.

Memphis, TN$45,290
Pesticide Handler salary in Tennessee Pesticide Handler salary in all states

Related jobs in Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$55,680
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,210
Grounds Maintenance Worker$46,310
Pest Control Worker$44,350
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$37,910
Janitor and Cleaner$36,130
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$34,200
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $23.85 ($49,600 a year).

Do pesticide handlers make more in Nashville than the national average?

Yes: $49,600 against $46,340 nationally, 7% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $47,340, so Nashville pays 5% more.

Where does Nashville rank for pesticide handler pay?

13 of 115 metro areas with data.

How much does a pesticide handler make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,970 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.