How much does an explosives worker make in Tennessee?
$74,190a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in Tennessee. That is $35.67 an hour or $6,183 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.67
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,400Median: $74,190Highest 10%: $122,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,400 | $17.98 | |
| 25th | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| Median | $74,190 | $35.67 | |
| 75th | $81,870 | $39.36 | |
| 90th | $122,500 | $58.87 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for explosives workers.
| 5. Pennsylvania | $84,400 |
| 6. California | $80,370 |
| 7. New Mexico | $78,960 |
| 8. Tennessee | $74,190 |
| 9. Florida | $69,780 |
| 10. Colorado | $69,640 |
| 11. Utah | $67,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $35.67 ($74,190 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $74,190 against $61,390 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for explosives worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 8 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.