How much does an explosives worker make in Houston?
$55,830a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $26.84 an hour or $4,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.84
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,650Median: $55,830Highest 10%: $86,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 25th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $55,830 | $26.84 | |
| 75th | $60,670 | $29.17 | |
| 90th | $86,250 | $41.47 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for explosives workers.
| San Antonio, TX | $62,610 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,180 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $26.84 ($55,830 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $55,830 against $61,390 nationally, 9% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $56,600, so Houston pays 1% less.
Where does Houston rank for explosives worker pay?
13 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does an explosives worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,250 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.