How much does an explosives worker make in Honolulu?
$66,850a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $32.14 an hour or $5,571 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.14
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,880Median: $66,850Highest 10%: $95,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,880 | $27.83 | |
| 25th | $62,940 | $30.26 | |
| Median | $66,850 | $32.14 | |
| 75th | $89,700 | $43.13 | |
| 90th | $95,870 | $46.09 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for explosives workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $117,600 |
| Paving | $111,400 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer | $105,900 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $105,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $103,000 |
| Electrician | $100,300 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $99,860 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $96,260 |
| Taper | $95,490 |
| Carpenter | $94,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $32.14 ($66,850 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $66,850 against $61,390 nationally, 9% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $64,560, so Honolulu pays 4% more.
Where does Honolulu rank for explosives worker pay?
7 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does an explosives worker make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,870 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.