Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster Salary

The average salary for an Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster is $49,935.

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MEDIAN $49,935

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$25k - $90k

Bonus

$254 - $10k

Profit Sharing

$0 - $12k

Total Pay

$29k - $89k

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Job Description for Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster

Blasters - also known as explosives workers or ordnance handling experts - determine what sorts of explosives, and in what quantities, are necessary in order to carry out a job. Strong mathematical skills are important in this position to perform calculations, and the work is often carried out in order to clear areas for construction, mining, and other operations. Safety measures must be observed at all times and blasters must always notify other workers exactly when the blast will occur and en…Read more

Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster Tasks

Assess sites to determine quantity, type, and placement of explosives to remove rock or structures.
Detonate blasts and evaluate results to determine next steps.
Prepare explosives and safely secure the blast radius.

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Popular Skills for Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster

Safety Compliance

$46,084

26 responses

Team Leadership

$45,509

21 responses

Risk Management / Risk Control

$44,491

15 responses

Operations Management

$35,600

8 responses

HAZMAT

$60,000

5 responses

Skills in HAZMAT are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Operations Management, Risk Management / Risk Control, Team Leadership and Safety Compliance.

Pay by Experience Level for Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster

An early career Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $35,000 based on 26 salaries. A mid-career Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $49,396 based on 34 salaries. An experienced Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $65,000 based on 23 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $81,665.