How much does an explosives worker make in Iowa?
$39,520a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in Iowa. That is $19.00 an hour or $3,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.00
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,170Median: $39,520Highest 10%: $55,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,170 | $17.87 | |
| 25th | $37,700 | $18.13 | |
| Median | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| 75th | $46,360 | $22.29 | |
| 90th | $55,190 | $26.53 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for explosives workers.
| 29. Mississippi | $47,060 |
| 30. Ohio | $46,630 |
| 31. Louisiana | $39,900 |
| 32. Iowa | $39,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $19.00 ($39,520 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $39,520 against $61,390 nationally, 36% less.
Where does Iowa rank for explosives worker pay?
Iowa ranks 32 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.