Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation is $18.32 an hour ($38,100 a year). About 610 people work in this job there.

$18.32Median hourly pay
$35,660–$44,190Middle half of workers, yearly
610People in this job in South Carolina

That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($46,340). South Carolina ranks 39th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation in South Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.91$31,000
25% of workers$17.14$35,660
Half of workers (median)$18.32$38,100
75% of workers$21.24$44,190
90% of workers$24.42$50,790

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Columbia$42,510110
Charleston-North Charleston$40,490100
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal$36,84050
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach$36,47070

South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +3.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 3,300 openings a year (BLS)

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Pest Control Workers$43,130
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$52,090
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$35,110
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$46,660
Chemical Plant and System Operators$68,510

Other job titles for this job

Chemical ApplicatorApplicatorApplicator SprayerCertified Pesticide ApplicatorCrop ApplicatorEradicatorFruit SprayerGarden TechnicianGarden TechHerbicide ApplicatorHerbicide SprayerHydro Spayer Operator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.