How much does an explosives worker make in Ohio?
$46,630a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in Ohio. That is $22.42 an hour or $3,886 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.42
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,700Median: $46,630Highest 10%: $77,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,700 | $20.53 | |
| 25th | $44,460 | $21.38 | |
| Median | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| 75th | $70,410 | $33.85 | |
| 90th | $77,320 | $37.17 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $27,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for explosives workers.
| 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 Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $22.42 ($46,630 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $46,630 against $61,390 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Ohio rank for explosives worker pay?
Ohio ranks 30 of 32 states.
Which city in Ohio pays explosives workers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $27,400 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.