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How much does a pesticide handler make in New Orleans?

$26,220a year

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $12.61 an hour or $2,185 a month.

Hourly
$12.61
Vs. national median
-43%
Rank among cities
115 of 115
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,220Median: $26,220Highest 10%: $46,830
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,220$12.61
25th$26,220$12.61
Median$26,220$12.61
75th$26,220$12.61
90th$46,830$22.51

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers.

No other city in the state with data.
Pesticide Handler salary in Louisiana Pesticide Handler salary in all states

Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$48,060
Pest Control Worker$46,610
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$40,270
Grounds Maintenance Worker$36,960
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$35,410
Janitor and Cleaner$30,020
Building Cleaning Worker$29,530
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$27,910
Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in New Orleans?

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $12.61 ($26,220 a year).

Do pesticide handlers make more in New Orleans than the national average?

No: $26,220 against $46,340 nationally, 43% less.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $26,220, so New Orleans pays 0% more.

Where does New Orleans rank for pesticide handler pay?

115 of 115 metro areas with data.

How much does a pesticide handler make starting out in New Orleans?

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,830 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.