Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters Salary by State
National median: $61,390
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $59,820 |
| Arkansas | $53,120 |
| California | $80,370 |
| Colorado | $69,640 |
| Florida | $69,780 |
| Georgia | $61,480 |
| Hawaii | $64,560 |
| Idaho | $60,360 |
| Illinois | $60,520 |
| Indiana | $59,110 |
| Iowa | $39,520 |
| Kentucky | $50,360 |
| Louisiana | $39,900 |
| Maryland | $59,720 |
| Mississippi | $47,060 |
| Missouri | $64,040 |
| Nevada | $60,500 |
| New Jersey | $100,520 |
| New Mexico | $78,960 |
| New York | $96,940 |
| North Carolina | $85,630 |
| Ohio | $46,630 |
| Oklahoma | $55,180 |
| Pennsylvania | $84,400 |
| South Dakota | $56,780 |
| Tennessee | $74,190 |
| Texas | $56,600 |
| Utah | $67,910 |
| Virginia | $63,920 |
| West Virginia | $49,630 |
| Wisconsin | $52,400 |
| Wyoming | $85,070 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)