How much does a pesticide handler make in Pennsylvania?
$48,870a year
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in Pennsylvania. That is $23.50 an hour or $4,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.50
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,280Median: $48,870Highest 10%: $57,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,280 | $19.37 | |
| 25th | $44,760 | $21.52 | |
| Median | $48,870 | $23.50 | |
| 75th | $52,330 | $25.16 | |
| 90th | $57,610 | $27.70 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,280 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pesticide handlers.
| 7. Wyoming | $49,190 |
| 8. Kansas | $49,090 |
| 9. Minnesota | $49,030 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $48,870 |
| 11. Arizona | $48,630 |
| 12. Virginia | $48,610 |
| 13. Indiana | $48,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $23.50 ($48,870 a year).
Do pesticide handlers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $48,870 against $46,340 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for pesticide handler pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 10 of 44 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania 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.