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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation

Also known as: Agricultural Service Worker, Applicator, Applicator Sprayer, Certified Pesticide Applicator, Chemical Applicator, Commercial Lawn Specialist, Eradicator, Fertilizer Applicator, Fruit Sprayer, Fumigator

Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops. Usually requires specific training and State or Federal certification.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School15%
High School Diploma56%
Some College16%
Bachelor's Degree13%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None67%
Up to 1 month6%
3-6 months1%
6 months - 1 year7%
1-2 years1%
2-4 years18%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None13%
Up to 1 month45%
1-3 months9%
3-6 months1%
6 months - 1 year25%
2-4 years6%

How AI Impacts Each Task

12 tasks analyzed

Mix pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides for application to trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops.

Fill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals, according to formulas.

Lift, push, and swing nozzles, hoses, and tubes to direct spray over designated areas.

Identify lawn or plant diseases to determine the appropriate course of treatment.

Cover areas to specified depths with pesticides, applying knowledge of weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios, and obstructions.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityAttention to DetailIndependenceCooperationIntegritySelf ControlInitiativeAdaptability/FlexibilityConcern for OthersAchievement/EffortLeadershipStress Tolerance

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$45,200

per year

Mean Wage

$45,960

per year

Employment

25K

workers

Wage Range

$34,590 - $58,910

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$34,590Median: $45,200$58,910
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