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How much does a pesticide handler make in Sacramento?

$47,880a year

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $23.02 an hour or $3,990 a month.

Hourly
$23.02
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
26 of 115
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,340Median: $47,880Highest 10%: $62,320
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,340$18.43
25th$40,810$19.62
Median$47,880$23.02
75th$55,790$26.82
90th$62,320$29.96

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers.

San Francisco, CA$54,420
Los Angeles, CA$48,140
San Jose, CA$47,430
Oxnard, CA$47,100
San Diego, CA$46,110
Riverside, CA$46,090
Stockton, CA$44,890
Salinas, CA$41,540
Santa Maria, CA$41,140
Modesto, CA$40,560
Fresno, CA$39,940
Visalia, CA$38,720
Pesticide Handler salary in California Pesticide Handler salary in all states

Related jobs in Sacramento

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$73,670
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$61,300
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$60,260
Grounds Maintenance Worker$48,900
Pest Control Worker$48,420
Building Cleaning Worker$46,900
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$45,110
Janitor and Cleaner$41,450
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$38,730
Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $23.02 ($47,880 a year).

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

Yes: $47,880 against $46,340 nationally, 3% more.

How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $45,070, so Sacramento pays 6% more.

Where does Sacramento rank for pesticide handler pay?

26 of 115 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,320 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.