How much does an explosives worker make in Kentucky?
$50,360a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in Kentucky. That is $24.21 an hour or $4,197 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.21
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,640Median: $50,360Highest 10%: $75,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,640 | $11.85 | |
| 25th | $26,630 | $12.80 | |
| Median | $50,360 | $24.21 | |
| 75th | $60,760 | $29.21 | |
| 90th | $75,270 | $36.19 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $83,750 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $27,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for explosives workers.
| 24. Oklahoma | $55,180 |
| 25. Arkansas | $53,120 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $52,400 |
| 27. Kentucky | $50,360 |
| 28. West Virginia | $49,630 |
| 29. Mississippi | $47,060 |
| 30. Ohio | $46,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $24.21 ($50,360 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $50,360 against $61,390 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for explosives worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 27 of 32 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays explosives workers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $83,750 a year.
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.