How much does an explosives worker make in Louisville?
$83,750a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $40.26 an hour or $6,979 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.26
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,630Median: $83,750Highest 10%: $132,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,630 | $12.80 | |
| 25th | $26,640 | $12.81 | |
| Median | $83,750 | $40.26 | |
| 75th | $128,000 | $61.52 | |
| 90th | $132,900 | $63.90 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for explosives workers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $27,400 |
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Salaries for every job in Louisville, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $40.26 ($83,750 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Louisville than the national average?
Yes: $83,750 against $61,390 nationally, 36% more.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $50,360, so Louisville pays 66% more.
Where does Louisville rank for explosives worker pay?
5 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does an explosives worker make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,900 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.