As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Explosives Specialist in the United States is $31. While Salary.com is seeing that Explosives Specialist salary in the US can go up to $37 or down to $26, but most earn between $28 and $34. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Explosives Specialist in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Explosives Specialist Salary | $26 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Explosives Specialist Salary | $28 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Explosives Specialist Salary | $31 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Explosives Specialist Salary | $34 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Explosives Specialist Salary | $37 | US | August 01, 2026 |
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