Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators
Apply chemicals to lawns or farm crops to kill weeds or pests.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Below the statewide median $23.20 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Average
Growth rate: 8.3% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators *
U S |
$17.96 | $20.83 | $24.21 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$20.59 | $23.2 | $24.44 |
Central Minnesota |
$18.77 | $23.12 | $24.08 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$19.48 | $22.21 | $23.81 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$20.9 | $23.33 | $23.94 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$20.13 | $23.2 | $23.97 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$20.83 | $24.23 | $26.81 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 990 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators most often work?
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 1552 new Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.