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How much does a pesticide handler make in San Francisco?

$54,420a year

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $26.16 an hour or $4,535 a month.

Hourly
$26.16
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
5 of 115
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,570Median: $54,420Highest 10%: $76,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,570$20.95
25th$43,570$20.95
Median$54,420$26.16
75th$62,550$30.07
90th$76,270$36.67

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers.

Los Angeles, CA$48,140
Sacramento, CA$47,880
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 San Francisco

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$76,990
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$75,980
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$70,400
Pest Control Worker$53,380
Grounds Maintenance Worker$48,830
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$48,040
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$46,590
Building Cleaning Worker$45,430
Janitor and Cleaner$44,180
Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in San Francisco?

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $26.16 ($54,420 a year).

Do pesticide handlers make more in San Francisco than the national average?

Yes: $54,420 against $46,340 nationally, 17% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $45,070, so San Francisco pays 21% more.

Where does San Francisco rank for pesticide handler pay?

5 of 115 metro areas with data.

How much does a pesticide handler make starting out in San Francisco?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,270 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.