How much does an explosives worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $29.51 an hour or $5,116 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.51
- Average (mean)
- $66,640
- Jobs
- 5,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,480 | $19.46 | |
| 25th | $49,630 | $23.86 | |
| Median | $61,390 | $29.51 | |
| 75th | $80,370 | $38.64 | |
| 90th | $99,360 | $47.77 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New Jersey | $100,500 |
| New York | $96,940 |
| North Carolina | $85,630 |
| Wyoming | $85,070 |
| Pennsylvania | $84,400 |
| California | $80,370 |
| New Mexico | $78,960 |
| Tennessee | $74,190 |
| Florida | $69,780 |
| Colorado | $69,640 |
| Utah | $67,910 |
| Hawaii | $64,560 |
| Missouri | $64,040 |
| Virginia | $63,920 |
| Georgia | $61,480 |
| Illinois | $60,520 |
| Nevada | $60,500 |
| Idaho | $60,360 |
| Alabama | $59,820 |
| Maryland | $59,720 |
| Indiana | $59,110 |
| South Dakota | $56,780 |
| Texas | $56,600 |
| Oklahoma | $55,180 |
| Arkansas | $53,120 |
| Wisconsin | $52,400 |
| Kentucky | $50,360 |
| West Virginia | $49,630 |
| Mississippi | $47,060 |
| Ohio | $46,630 |
| Louisiana | $39,900 |
| Iowa | $39,520 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $100,500 |
| Allentown, PA | $97,910 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $92,290 |
| Charlotte, NC | $86,900 |
| Louisville, KY | $83,750 |
| Denver, CO | $70,200 |
| Honolulu, HI | $66,850 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $64,880 |
| Washington, DC | $63,920 |
| San Antonio, TX | $62,610 |
| Kansas City, MO | $62,140 |
| Anniston, AL | $62,070 |
| Houston, TX | $55,830 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,180 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $27,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $29.51 ($61,390 a year).
How much does an explosives worker make a month?
About $5,116 a month before tax, based on a median of $61,390 a year.
How much does an explosives worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,480 or less a year ($19.46 an hour); the top 10% make $99,360 or more.
Which state pays explosives workers the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $100,500 a year, followed by New York ($96,940) and North Carolina ($85,630).
Which city pays explosives workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $100,500 a year.
How many explosives workers are there in the United States?
About 5,100 people work as explosives workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.