Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blaster Career

Job Description: 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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Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blaster Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$54,580

Median Hourly Wage

$26.24*

Total Employed Nationally

6,310


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.