How much does an explosives worker make in Illinois?
$60,520a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in Illinois. That is $29.10 an hour or $5,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.10
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,420Median: $60,520Highest 10%: $93,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,420 | $25.20 | |
| 25th | $57,620 | $27.70 | |
| Median | $60,520 | $29.10 | |
| 75th | $84,760 | $40.75 | |
| 90th | $93,180 | $44.80 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for explosives workers.
| 13. Missouri | $64,040 |
| 14. Virginia | $63,920 |
| 15. Georgia | $61,480 |
| 16. Illinois | $60,520 |
| 17. Nevada | $60,500 |
| 18. Idaho | $60,360 |
| 19. Alabama | $59,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.10 ($60,520 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $60,520 against $61,390 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for explosives worker pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 32 states.
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.