How much does an explosives worker make in New York?
$96,940a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in New York. That is $46.61 an hour or $8,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.61
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 32
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,650Median: $96,940Highest 10%: $123,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,650 | $34.93 | |
| 25th | $81,930 | $39.39 | |
| Median | $96,940 | $46.61 | |
| 75th | $121,400 | $58.34 | |
| 90th | $123,200 | $59.21 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $100,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for explosives workers.
| 1. New Jersey | $100,500 |
| 2. New York | $96,940 |
| 3. North Carolina | $85,630 |
| 4. Wyoming | $85,070 |
| 5. Pennsylvania | $84,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $46.61 ($96,940 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $96,940 against $61,390 nationally, 58% more.
Where does New York rank for explosives worker pay?
New York ranks 2 of 32 states.
Which city in New York pays explosives workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $100,500 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.