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Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters

General Information

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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Industry areas

  • Architecture & Construction

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$53,040

Military salary*

$59,325

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State-by-state Salary

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$79,420
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • High school 62%
  • Post-secondary certificate 20%
  • Some college 8%
  • Associate's degree 4%
  • Less than high school 4%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

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Knowledge

  • Public Safety and Security
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical
  • Law and Government
  • Engineering and Technology
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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

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