SOC 37-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 1 metro areas compared
In Oklahoma the median wage is $36,870.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Oklahoma the median wage is $36,870. That is 20.4% lower than the national median of $46,340. Pay ranges from under $29,680 at the tenth percentile to more than $48,090 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $33,040 to $42,310.
The area has 370 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.24 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Oklahoma ranks number 42nd out of 44 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Oklahoma City records the highest median at $36,460. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 593rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,680 | −36.0% |
| 25th | $33,040 | −28.7% |
| Median (50th) | $36,870 | −20.4% |
| 75th | $42,310 | −8.7% |
| 90th | $48,090 | +3.8% |
| Mean | $38,240 | −17.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $36,460 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $36,870 goes as far as $41,993 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,993US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,870 a year, 20.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,680 to $48,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 370 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 44 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $36,460.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $36,870, or $17.73 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,340, so pay in Oklahoma is 20.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oklahoma earns more than $48,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Oklahoma City, at $36,460 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 370 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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