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How much does a pesticide handler make in Portland?

$58,550a year

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $28.15 an hour or $4,879 a month.

Hourly
$28.15
Vs. national median
+26%
Rank among cities
2 of 115
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,070Median: $58,550Highest 10%: $77,290
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,070$23.59
25th$51,590$24.80
Median$58,550$28.15
75th$65,640$31.56
90th$77,290$37.16

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers.

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

Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$76,910
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$75,570
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$59,300
Grounds Maintenance Worker$48,880
Pest Control Worker$47,430
Building Cleaning Worker$47,310
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$46,450
Janitor and Cleaner$41,170
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$39,000
Salaries for every job in Portland, OR

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $28.15 ($58,550 a year).

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

Yes: $58,550 against $46,340 nationally, 26% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $51,590, so Portland pays 13% more.

Where does Portland rank for pesticide handler pay?

2 of 115 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,290 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.