Highest-paying cities for explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters
New York, NY leads at $100,520 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $100,520 | $93,370–$113,080 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $92,290 | $80,370–$108,080 |
| Charlotte, NC | $86,900 | $79,460–$96,790 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY | $83,750 | $26,640–$127,970 |
| Denver, CO | $70,200 | $61,390–$77,180 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $66,850 | $62,940–$89,700 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $64,880 | $57,490–$70,490 |
| San Antonio, TX | $62,610 | $59,630–$76,500 |
| Kansas City, MO | $62,140 | $51,300–$81,140 |
| Anniston, AL | $62,070 | $56,530–$64,400 |
| Houston, TX | $55,830 | $49,660–$60,670 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,180 | $32,000–$63,510 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $27,400 | $27,400–$46,630 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.