Explosives worker earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level explosives worker earnings begin at:

$23.28 per hour

$48,418 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level explosives worker earnings begin at:

$21.50 per hour

$44,714 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level explosives worker earnings begin at:

$19.68 per hour

$40,930 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level explosives worker earnings begin at:

$18.01 per hour

$37,466 per year

10th percentile

Starting level explosives worker earnings begin at:

$16.63 per hour

$34,600 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Explosives worker salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Nevada $70,620
New York $70,470
New Mexico $68,670
California $68,610
Wyoming $68,000
Montana $67,400
Wisconsin $63,460
Alaska $63,330
Maryland $62,250
Massachusetts $60,670
Pennsylvania $60,620
Hawaii $60,610
New Hampshire $60,560
Colorado $60,350
Illinois $60,170
North Carolina $59,960
Arizona $56,670
Minnesota $56,670
Florida $54,100
Utah $52,190
Alabama $51,620
Iowa $50,870
Virginia $49,640
Louisiana $48,880
Georgia $48,650
Ohio $47,490
Missouri $46,810
West Virginia $46,500
Kentucky $45,690
Indiana $44,760
Oklahoma $41,760
Arkansas $40,930
Texas $40,100
Tennessee $39,360

How do explosives worker salaries compare to similar careers?

Explosives workers earn about the same as related careers in Arkansas. On average, they make less than pipefitters but more than drywall and ceiling tile installers.

Career Median Salary
Pipefitter salary $41K
Plumber salary $41K
Electrician salary $40K
Biotechnician salary $42K
Forensic science technician salary $46K
Explosives worker salary $41K
HVAC technician salary $38K
Ironworker salary $39K
Crane operator salary $37K
Drywall and ceiling tile installer salary $36K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)