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SOC 47-5032·Construction & Extraction
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
Median wage
$107,392
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Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $92,785 |
| Median (typical) | $107,392 |
| Experienced | $120,732 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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