Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Illinois
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Illinois earn a median salary of $48,431 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.1% vs the national median of $45,200. An estimated 1,010 pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $46,370 to $51,780 depending on location.
$48,431
Avg median salary in Illinois
$51,780
Highest paying metro
$46,370
Lowest paying metro
1,010
Employed in Illinois
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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | $51,780 | $43,030 | $66,120 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $50,810 | $43,350 | $56,110 | 410 |
| East Central Illinois | $47,790 | $47,260 | $50,270 | 150 |
| Peoria, IL | $47,630 | $37,610 | $49,150 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois | $47,580 | $39,180 | $53,780 | 170 |
| Northwest Illinois | $47,060 | $40,560 | $49,850 | 130 |
| South Illinois | $46,370 | $40,600 | $48,080 | 70 |