How much does an explosives worker make in Washington?
$63,920a year
Median yearly pay for explosives workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $30.73 an hour or $5,327 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.73
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 15
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,330Median: $63,920Highest 10%: $106,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,330 | $23.72 | |
| 25th | $49,330 | $23.72 | |
| Median | $63,920 | $30.73 | |
| 75th | $78,570 | $37.77 | |
| 90th | $106,900 | $51.39 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for explosives workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $61,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an explosives worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $30.73 ($63,920 a year).
Do explosives workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $63,920 against $61,390 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Washington rank for explosives worker pay?
9 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does an explosives worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,900 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.