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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation vs. Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners: Salary Comparison (2026)

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetations earn a median salary of $45,200/year, while Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleanerss earn $35,930/year - a difference of $9,270. Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetations earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Median salary
$45,200
$35,930
Hourly rate
$21.73/hr
$17.27/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$34,590
$27,570
Senior level (90th %)
$58,910
$49,040
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
25,200
2,199,900
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Building & Maintenance
Building & Maintenance
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