Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
Role Overview
Place and detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials. May perform specialized handling, storage, and accounting procedures.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $104,320 |
| Tennessee | $102,060 |
| Connecticut | $101,020 |
| Maryland | $93,550 |
| California | $87,110 |
| Wyoming | $86,740 |
| Florida | $84,520 |
| New Mexico | $84,050 |
| Illinois | $82,710 |
| Hawaii | $77,460 |
| Washington | $77,210 |
| North Carolina | $76,900 |
| Colorado | $69,740 |
| Montana | $69,330 |
| Ohio | $66,440 |
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Median Annual Salary
$59,110
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-0.9%
Avg. annual openings
0.5k
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