How much does an explosives worker make in Louisiana?
$39,900a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in Louisiana. That is $19.18 an hour or $3,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.18
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,030Median: $39,900Highest 10%: $51,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,030 | $16.84 | |
| 25th | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| Median | $39,900 | $19.18 | |
| 75th | $47,090 | $22.64 | |
| 90th | $51,680 | $24.85 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for explosives workers.
| 28. West Virginia | $49,630 |
| 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 Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $19.18 ($39,900 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $39,900 against $61,390 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for explosives worker pay?
Louisiana ranks 31 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.