How much does an explosives worker make in Salt Lake City?
$64,880a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $31.19 an hour or $5,407 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.19
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,570Median: $64,880Highest 10%: $73,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,570 | $22.87 | |
| 25th | $57,490 | $27.64 | |
| Median | $64,880 | $31.19 | |
| 75th | $70,490 | $33.89 | |
| 90th | $73,090 | $35.14 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for explosives workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Salt Lake City, UTFrequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $31.19 ($64,880 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $64,880 against $61,390 nationally, 6% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $67,910, so Salt Lake City pays 4% less.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for explosives worker pay?
8 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does an explosives worker make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,090 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.