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Blaster/Explosives Worker

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National Earnings

The earnings information below is for the occupational group Earth Drillers, Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters. The occupation Blaster/Explosives Worker is part of this group.

Average Annual Wage

$61,560

Average Hourly Wage

$29.60

Average Annual Range

$40,510 to $88,520

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

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National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +2%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment very small occupation
  This was a very small occupation in the United States, employing 7,100 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Slower than average growth
   
Self-Employment In 2021, 21.5% of the people in this occupation were self-employed.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Federal government (NAICS910000) (22.8%)
  • Self-employed workers (21.5%)
  • Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (NAICS210000) (12.9%)
  • Construction (NAICS230000) (12.8%)
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS420000) (12.5%)
  • Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods (NAICS424000) (12.3%)
  • Specialty trade contractors (NAICS238000) (11.2%)
  • Other specialty trade contractors (NAICS238900) (11.1%)
  • Mining (except oil and gas) (NAICS212000) (8.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (7.3%)

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