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How much does a pesticide handler make in Seattle?

$54,530a year

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $26.22 an hour or $4,544 a month.

Hourly
$26.22
Vs. national median
+18%
Rank among cities
4 of 115
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,790Median: $54,530Highest 10%: $73,180
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,790$22.01
25th$50,870$24.46
Median$54,530$26.22
75th$61,420$29.53
90th$73,180$35.18

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers.

Portland, OR$58,550
Spokane, WA$48,290
Yakima, WA$40,880
Pesticide Handler salary in Washington Pesticide Handler salary in all states

Related jobs in Seattle

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$76,490
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$68,110
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$67,910
Pest Control Worker$58,380
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$48,480
Grounds Maintenance Worker$46,900
Janitor and Cleaner$46,490
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$44,900
Salaries for every job in Seattle, WA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $26.22 ($54,530 a year).

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

Yes: $54,530 against $46,340 nationally, 18% more.

How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $47,360, so Seattle pays 15% more.

Where does Seattle rank for pesticide handler pay?

4 of 115 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,180 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.