How much does an explosives worker make in Charlotte?
$86,900a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $41.78 an hour or $7,242 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.78
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,990Median: $86,900Highest 10%: $102,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,990 | $31.25 | |
| 25th | $79,460 | $38.20 | |
| Median | $86,900 | $41.78 | |
| 75th | $96,790 | $46.53 | |
| 90th | $102,200 | $49.13 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for explosives workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $77,300 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $75,570 |
| Earth Driller | $61,500 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator | $59,860 |
| Electrician | $59,080 |
| Plumber | $58,690 |
| Floor Layer | $56,040 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $52,500 |
| Carpet Installer | $51,360 |
| Carpenter | $50,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $41.78 ($86,900 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $86,900 against $61,390 nationally, 42% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $85,630, so Charlotte pays 1% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for explosives worker pay?
4 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does an explosives worker make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,200 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.