How much does an explosives worker make in Cincinnati?
$27,400a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $13.17 an hour or $2,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.17
- Vs. national median
- -55%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,400Median: $27,400Highest 10%: $68,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,400 | $13.17 | |
| 25th | $27,400 | $13.17 | |
| Median | $27,400 | $13.17 | |
| 75th | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| 90th | $68,710 | $33.03 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for explosives workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $80,520 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $76,440 |
| Insulation Worker | $75,910 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $75,700 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $73,690 |
| Pipelayer | $70,910 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $70,760 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $66,950 |
| Plumber | $65,160 |
| Electrician | $63,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $13.17 ($27,400 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $27,400 against $61,390 nationally, 55% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $46,630, so Cincinnati pays 41% less.
Where does Cincinnati rank for explosives worker pay?
15 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does an explosives worker make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,710 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.