Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$59,110
National average
Salary Range
$45,160 – $104,210
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $104,320 | $84,310 | $127,850 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $104,210 | $48,090 | $104,210 |
| Tennessee | $102,060 | $40,940 | $140,570 |
| Connecticut | $101,020 | $79,460 | $117,110 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $94,240 | $52,900 | $124,720 |
| Maryland | $93,550 | $48,090 | $104,210 |
| California | $87,110 | $52,900 | $122,780 |
| Wyoming | $86,740 | $76,440 | $90,160 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $86,570 | $80,250 | $96,710 |
| Florida | $84,520 | $48,960 | $150,620 |
| New Mexico | $84,050 | $68,420 | $94,130 |
| Illinois | $82,710 | $49,860 | $90,790 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $77,460 | $61,190 | $96,370 |
| Hawaii | $77,460 | $61,190 | $96,370 |
| Washington | $77,210 | $41,600 | $100,300 |
| North Carolina | $76,900 | $54,350 | $105,720 |
| Colorado | $69,740 | $54,350 | $111,470 |
| Montana | $69,330 | $53,460 | $88,330 |
| Ohio | $66,440 | $52,880 | $87,690 |
| Alabama | $65,190 | $54,430 | $86,730 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $64,650 | $57,710 | $70,280 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $64,110 | $49,300 | $84,050 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $63,970 | $49,150 | $86,270 |
| South Dakota | $63,470 | $63,040 | $85,860 |
| Arizona | $63,010 | $38,460 | $69,410 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,670 | $48,810 | $89,750 |
| Missouri | $62,500 | $49,300 | $86,250 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $62,500 | $60,110 | $78,450 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $62,050 | $54,330 | $70,240 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $61,730 | $51,720 | $105,110 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $59,840 | $50,580 | $59,920 |
| Virginia | $59,840 | $47,620 | $87,810 |
| Boise City, ID | $58,660 | $51,300 | $94,670 |
| Idaho | $58,180 | $52,330 | $90,340 |
| Nevada | $58,160 | $49,470 | $89,850 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $58,160 | $49,470 | $62,630 |
| West Virginia | $57,350 | $45,870 | $68,750 |
| Wisconsin | $56,440 | $47,250 | $89,970 |
| Oklahoma | $56,180 | $43,410 | $67,890 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $56,180 | $43,410 | $67,890 |
| Indiana | $55,660 | $45,660 | $78,950 |
| Kentucky | $54,200 | $48,380 | $66,310 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $54,200 | $48,380 | $65,460 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $53,290 | $45,660 | $67,060 |
| Arkansas | $52,120 | $41,100 | $67,890 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $52,120 | $40,960 | $65,020 |
| Texas | $50,930 | $44,720 | $63,070 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $50,910 | $50,890 | $56,310 |
| Georgia | $46,830 | $46,380 | $93,060 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $46,830 | $46,830 | $73,470 |
| Louisiana | $45,900 | $36,050 | $54,080 |
| Iowa | $41,930 | $35,850 | $62,140 |
| Michigan | $41,450 | $39,620 | $55,660 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,870 | $20,310 | $30,790 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters make?▾
The median annual salary for a Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters is $59,110, with a typical range of $45,160 – $104,210 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters?▾
Entry-level Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters positions typically start around $45,160 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasterss earn the most?▾
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasterss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.