How much does an explosives worker make in Pennsylvania?
$84,400a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in Pennsylvania. That is $40.58 an hour or $7,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.58
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 32
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,070Median: $84,400Highest 10%: $102,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,070 | $27.92 | |
| 25th | $68,760 | $33.06 | |
| Median | $84,400 | $40.58 | |
| 75th | $97,910 | $47.07 | |
| 90th | $102,700 | $49.39 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $97,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for explosives workers.
| 2. New York | $96,940 |
| 3. North Carolina | $85,630 |
| 4. Wyoming | $85,070 |
| 5. Pennsylvania | $84,400 |
| 6. California | $80,370 |
| 7. New Mexico | $78,960 |
| 8. Tennessee | $74,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $40.58 ($84,400 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $84,400 against $61,390 nationally, 37% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for explosives worker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 5 of 32 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays explosives workers the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $97,910 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.