How much does an explosives worker make in Mississippi?
$47,060a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in Mississippi. That is $22.63 an hour or $3,922 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.63
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,480Median: $47,060Highest 10%: $66,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| 25th | $42,540 | $20.45 | |
| Median | $47,060 | $22.63 | |
| 75th | $59,130 | $28.43 | |
| 90th | $66,190 | $31.82 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for explosives workers.
| 26. Wisconsin | $52,400 |
| 27. Kentucky | $50,360 |
| 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 Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $22.63 ($47,060 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $47,060 against $61,390 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for explosives worker pay?
Mississippi ranks 29 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.