Career Profile
Explosives Workers, Ordnance H&ling Experts, & Blasters
Explosives Worker & Ordnance Handling Experts Place and detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials.
General Information
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.
Explosives Workers, Ordnance H&ling Experts, & Blasters
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 2 openings per year are projected for Explosives Workers, Ordnance H&ling Experts, & Blasters.
Employment Change
Employment for Explosives Workers, Ordnance H&ling Experts, & Blasters is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.0% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $23.89/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.99, while experienced workers are paid $31.08. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 16 Explosives Workers, Ordnance H&ling Experts, & Blasters in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 18.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Explosives Workers, Ordnance H&ling Experts, & Blasters are Other Specialty Trade Contractors, Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying, and Utility System Construction.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Explosives Workers, Ordnance H&ling Experts, & Blasters include Public Safety and Security, Law and Government, and Mathematics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Explosives Workers, Ordnance H&ling Experts, & Blasters is HS diploma or less. 5% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.