How much does an explosives worker make in Dallas?
$45,180a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $21.72 an hour or $3,765 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.72
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,000Median: $45,180Highest 10%: $89,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,000 | $15.38 | |
| 25th | $32,000 | $15.38 | |
| Median | $45,180 | $21.72 | |
| 75th | $63,510 | $30.53 | |
| 90th | $89,140 | $42.86 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for explosives workers.
| San Antonio, TX | $62,610 |
| Houston, TX | $55,830 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $108,200 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $81,360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,230 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $69,020 |
| Extraction Worker | $66,910 |
| Plumber | $61,250 |
| Service Unit Operator | $60,870 |
| Earth Driller | $60,670 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $59,400 |
| Electrician | $59,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $21.72 ($45,180 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $45,180 against $61,390 nationally, 26% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $56,600, so Dallas pays 20% less.
Where does Dallas rank for explosives worker pay?
14 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does an explosives worker make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,140 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.