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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation in The United States
(Atomizadores, aplicadores y encargados del manejo de plaguicidas, vegetación)
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation -- 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.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 37-3012.00 |
| Career Interests | RC |
| Minimum education required | (High school) High school diploma or equivalent |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (Mod OJT) Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.7 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 35,700 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 38,200 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 5,000 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $25,020 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $39,230 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $57,350 |
| Career Cluster | Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Agricultura, alimento y recursos naturales) |
| Major Occupational Group | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance |
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