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How much does a pesticide handler make in St. Louis?

$47,930a year

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $23.04 an hour or $3,994 a month.

Hourly
$23.04
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
25 of 115
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,160Median: $47,930Highest 10%: $58,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,160$19.31
25th$44,720$21.50
Median$47,930$23.04
75th$52,820$25.39
90th$58,670$28.21

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers.

Kansas City, MO$48,350
Pesticide Handler salary in Missouri Pesticide Handler salary in all states

Related jobs in St. Louis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Tree Trimmer and Pruner$62,950
Grounds Maintenance Worker$60,040
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$54,440
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,360
Pest Control Worker$45,230
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$39,040
Janitor and Cleaner$36,620
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$35,250
Salaries for every job in St. Louis, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in St. Louis?

The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $23.04 ($47,930 a year).

Do pesticide handlers make more in St. Louis than the national average?

Yes: $47,930 against $46,340 nationally, 3% more.

How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $44,990, so St. Louis pays 7% more.

Where does St. Louis rank for pesticide handler pay?

25 of 115 metro areas with data.

How much does a pesticide handler make starting out in St. Louis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,670 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.