How much does a pesticide handler make in New Jersey?
$44,330a year
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in New Jersey. That is $21.31 an hour or $3,694 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.31
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $44,330Highest 10%: $53,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $41,120 | $19.77 | |
| Median | $44,330 | $21.31 | |
| 75th | $49,010 | $23.56 | |
| 90th | $53,300 | $25.63 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,280 |
| New York, NY | $43,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pesticide handlers.
| 30. Missouri | $44,990 |
| 31. Michigan | $44,460 |
| 32. Maryland | $44,440 |
| 33. New Jersey | $44,330 |
| 34. Alabama | $43,440 |
| 35. Maine | $40,200 |
| 36. Kentucky | $39,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $21.31 ($44,330 a year).
Do pesticide handlers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $44,330 against $46,340 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for pesticide handler pay?
New Jersey ranks 33 of 44 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays pesticide handlers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $46,280 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.