How much does a pesticide handler make in San Jose?
$47,430a year
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $22.80 an hour or $3,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.80
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 115
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,640Median: $47,430Highest 10%: $65,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,640 | $21.46 | |
| 25th | $44,640 | $21.46 | |
| Median | $47,430 | $22.80 | |
| 75th | $56,500 | $27.16 | |
| 90th | $65,350 | $31.42 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers.
| San Francisco, CA | $54,420 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,140 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,880 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $22.80 ($47,430 a year).
Do pesticide handlers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $47,430 against $46,340 nationally, 2% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $45,070, so San Jose pays 5% more.
Where does San Jose rank for pesticide handler pay?
32 of 115 metro areas with data.
How much does a pesticide handler make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,350 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.