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How much does a pesticide handler make in Tampa?

$41,390a year

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $19.90 an hour or $3,449 a month.

Hourly
$19.90
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
84 of 115
Jobs in the area
440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,180Median: $41,390Highest 10%: $53,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,180$16.91
25th$38,130$18.33
Median$41,390$19.90
75th$47,290$22.74
90th$53,680$25.81

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers.

Orlando, FL$47,310
North Port, FL$46,680
Miami, FL$46,210
Naples, FL$45,880
Sebastian, FL$44,690
Lakeland, FL$43,920
Palm Bay, FL$43,840
Cape Coral, FL$43,680
Crestview, FL$43,160
Jacksonville, FL$43,010
Deltona, FL$39,440
Gainesville, FL$38,890
Ocala, FL$38,500
Tallahassee, FL$37,670
Port St. Lucie, FL$35,220
Pesticide Handler salary in Florida Pesticide Handler salary in all states

Related jobs in Tampa

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$53,790
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$46,710
Pest Control Worker$45,190
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$37,210
Janitor and Cleaner$34,800
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$32,570
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$27,040
Salaries for every job in Tampa, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $19.90 ($41,390 a year).

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

No: $41,390 against $46,340 nationally, 11% less.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $45,210, so Tampa pays 8% less.

Where does Tampa rank for pesticide handler pay?

84 of 115 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,680 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.