How much does an explosives worker make in Allentown?
$97,910a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area. That is $47.07 an hour or $8,159 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.07
- Vs. national median
- +59%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 15
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,450Median: $97,910Highest 10%: $97,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,450 | $38.68 | |
| 25th | $80,450 | $38.68 | |
| Median | $97,910 | $47.07 | |
| 75th | $97,910 | $47.07 | |
| 90th | $97,910 | $47.07 |
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Salaries for every job in Allentown, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Allentown?
The median hourly pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area is $47.07 ($97,910 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Allentown than the national average?
Yes: $97,910 against $61,390 nationally, 59% more.
How does Allentown compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $84,400, so Allentown pays 16% more.
Where does Allentown rank for explosives worker pay?
2 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does an explosives worker make starting out in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,910 or more.
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.