How much does an explosives worker make in Bakersfield?
$92,290a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area. That is $44.37 an hour or $7,691 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.37
- Vs. national median
- +50%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,370Median: $92,290Highest 10%: $121,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,370 | $38.64 | |
| 25th | $80,370 | $38.64 | |
| Median | $92,290 | $44.37 | |
| 75th | $108,100 | $51.96 | |
| 90th | $121,000 | $58.19 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for explosives workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Bakersfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $92,120 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $77,960 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $76,480 |
| Electrician | $75,860 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $75,660 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $74,690 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $70,400 |
| Carpenter | $66,540 |
| Plumber | $66,450 |
| Earth Driller | $64,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Bakersfield?
The median hourly pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area is $44.37 ($92,290 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Bakersfield than the national average?
Yes: $92,290 against $61,390 nationally, 50% more.
How does Bakersfield compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $80,370, so Bakersfield pays 15% more.
Where does Bakersfield rank for explosives worker pay?
3 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does an explosives worker make starting out in Bakersfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,000 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.