How much does an explosives worker make in Denver?
$70,200a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $33.75 an hour or $5,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.75
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,390Median: $70,200Highest 10%: $77,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,390 | $29.51 | |
| 25th | $61,390 | $29.51 | |
| Median | $70,200 | $33.75 | |
| 75th | $77,180 | $37.11 | |
| 90th | $77,180 | $37.11 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $33.75 ($70,200 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $70,200 against $61,390 nationally, 14% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $69,640, so Denver pays 1% more.
Where does Denver rank for explosives worker pay?
6 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does an explosives worker make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,180 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.