How much does an explosives worker make in Texas?
$56,600a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in Texas. That is $27.21 an hour or $4,717 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.21
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,620Median: $56,600Highest 10%: $83,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,620 | $17.61 | |
| 25th | $44,060 | $21.18 | |
| Median | $56,600 | $27.21 | |
| 75th | $62,700 | $30.14 | |
| 90th | $83,690 | $40.24 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Antonio, TX | $62,610 |
| Houston, TX | $55,830 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for explosives workers.
| 20. Maryland | $59,720 |
| 21. Indiana | $59,110 |
| 22. South Dakota | $56,780 |
| 23. Texas | $56,600 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $55,180 |
| 25. Arkansas | $53,120 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $52,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $27.21 ($56,600 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $56,600 against $61,390 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Texas rank for explosives worker pay?
Texas ranks 23 of 32 states.
Which city in Texas pays explosives workers the most?
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, with a median of $62,610 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.