The median annual wage for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $54,640 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,060.
Pay spans roughly $42,620 at the 10th percentile to $72,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.27 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $54,640 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,060 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.27 |
| 10th percentile | $42,620 |
| 90th percentile | $72,820 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.