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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation vs. Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetations earn a median salary of $45,200/year, while Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workerss earn $38,090/year - a difference of $7,110. Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetations earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Median salary
$45,200
$38,090
Hourly rate
$21.73/hr
$18.31/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$34,590
$29,990
Senior level (90th %)
$58,910
$53,900
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
25,200
943,430
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Building & Maintenance
Building & Maintenance
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