Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary in Bakersfield, CA
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA
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How much do Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation make per hour in Bakersfield?
The median hourly wage for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Bakersfield, CA is $19.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.07 or more per hour.
Is Bakersfield above or below average for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation salaries?
The median Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation salary in Bakersfield, CA is 10.6% below the national median of $45,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.
What is the entry-level salary for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Bakersfield?
Entry-level Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (10th percentile) earn around $35,610 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,000.