Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters (47-5031)
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. Include seismograph shooters. Exclude "Earth Drillers, Ex. Oil and Gas" (47-5021) who may also work with explosives.
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2015
State of Connecticut Department of Labor Office of Research 200 Folly Brook Boulevard Wethersfield, CT 06109
Phone: 860-263-6285