How much does a pesticide handler make in Virginia?
$48,610a year
Median yearly pay for pesticide handlers in Virginia. That is $23.37 an hour or $4,051 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.37
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,770Median: $48,610Highest 10%: $60,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,770 | $14.31 | |
| 25th | $40,670 | $19.55 | |
| Median | $48,610 | $23.37 | |
| 75th | $57,600 | $27.69 | |
| 90th | $60,790 | $29.23 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $49,550 |
| Washington, DC | $44,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pesticide handlers.
| 9. Minnesota | $49,030 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $48,870 |
| 11. Arizona | $48,630 |
| 12. Virginia | $48,610 |
| 13. Indiana | $48,500 |
| 14. New York | $48,380 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $48,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pesticide handler make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $23.37 ($48,610 a year).
Do pesticide handlers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $48,610 against $46,340 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Virginia rank for pesticide handler pay?
Virginia ranks 12 of 44 states.
Which city in Virginia pays pesticide handlers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $49,550 a year.
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.