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Blaster salary
Average blaster salary
$41,789
How much does a blaster make?
The average blaster salary in the United States is $41,789. Blaster salaries typically range between $25,000 and $67,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for blasters is $20.09 per hour.
Blaster salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Blasters earn the highest average salary in Virginia.
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Where can a Blaster earn more?
Blaster salary estimates from across the web
Average blaster salary by state
Highest paying states for blasters
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $44,692 | $21.49 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $44,946 | $21.61 |
| 3 | Virginia | $46,129 | $22.18 |
| 4 | Indiana | $43,128 | $20.73 |
| 5 | Maine | $40,722 | $19.58 |
| 6 | Alaska | $41,624 | $20.01 |
| 7 | Arizona | $45,099 | $21.68 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $36,866 | $17.72 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $37,980 | $18.26 |
| 10 | Michigan | $39,559 | $19.02 |
| 11 | Washington | $42,017 | $20.20 |
| 12 | New York | $41,118 | $19.77 |
| 13 | Idaho | $39,981 | $19.22 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $41,446 | $19.93 |
| 15 | Delaware | $40,293 | $19.37 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $38,848 | $18.68 |
| 17 | Texas | $37,839 | $18.19 |
| 18 | Iowa | $35,638 | $17.13 |
| 19 | Nevada | $37,693 | $18.12 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $37,563 | $18.06 |
| 21 | Ohio | $36,885 | $17.73 |
| 22 | Maryland | $39,865 | $19.17 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $34,535 | $16.60 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $36,177 | $17.39 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $35,514 | $17.07 |
| 26 | Illinois | $37,169 | $17.87 |
| 27 | Vermont | $35,173 | $16.91 |
| 28 | Oregon | $36,948 | $17.76 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $34,302 | $16.49 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $37,266 | $17.92 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $39,737 | $19.10 |
| 32 | California | $38,728 | $18.62 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $35,312 | $16.98 |
| 34 | Florida | $35,711 | $17.17 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $35,644 | $17.14 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $34,258 | $16.47 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $33,703 | $16.20 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $34,895 | $16.78 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $33,723 | $16.21 |
| 40 | Kansas | $33,681 | $16.19 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $38,185 | $18.36 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $33,215 | $15.97 |
| 43 | Georgia | $34,643 | $16.66 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $33,178 | $15.95 |
| 45 | Montana | $33,953 | $16.32 |
| 46 | Alabama | $32,830 | $15.78 |
| 47 | Missouri | $32,264 | $15.51 |
| 48 | Utah | $32,278 | $15.52 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $32,318 | $15.54 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $32,515 | $15.63 |
| 51 | Colorado | $31,940 | $15.36 |
Highest paying cities for blasters
The highest-paying cities for blasters are Newport News, VA, Bethlehem, PA, and Milwaukee, WI.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newport News, VA | $46,156 | $22.19 |
| 2 | Bethlehem, PA | $44,954 | $21.61 |
| 3 | Milwaukee, WI | $44,880 | $21.58 |
| 4 | Lafayette, IN | $42,990 | $20.67 |
| 5 | Huntington Park, CA | $38,710 | $18.61 |
| 6 | Houston, TX | $38,174 | $18.35 |
| 7 | Akron, OH | $37,814 | $18.18 |
| 8 | Mason City, IA | $36,644 | $17.62 |
| 9 | Miami, FL | $36,068 | $17.34 |
| 10 | Alexandria, LA | $35,623 | $17.13 |
| 11 | Lebanon, TN | $34,598 | $16.63 |
| 12 | Douglasville, GA | $34,568 | $16.62 |
| 13 | Tulsa, OK | $34,037 | $16.36 |
| 14 | Mobile, AL | $33,991 | $16.34 |
Blaster salary details
A blaster's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $67,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a blaster's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $67,000 | $5,583 | $32 |
| 75th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| Average | $41,789 | $3,482 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying blaster jobs
The highest paying types of blasters are explosive ordnance disposal manager, blasting contract person, and explosives engineer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explosive Ordnance Technician | $42,298 | $3,525 | $20.34 | 6,433 |
| Blaster/Painter | $41,168 | $3,431 | $19.79 | 4,146 |
Top companies hiring blasters now:
Which companies pay blasters the most?
Blaster salaries at Siemens and Precision Castparts are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average blaster salary at companies like Calgon Carbon and Regal Beloit are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siemens | $70,922 | $34.10 |
| 2 | Precision Castparts | $46,072 | $22.15 |
| 3 | Calgon Carbon | $43,375 | $20.85 |
| 4 | Regal Beloit | $43,089 | $20.72 |
| 5 | Vulcan Materials | $42,584 | $20.47 |
| 6 | Koch Industries | $41,959 | $20.17 |
| 7 | Maine Drilling & Blasting | $41,628 | $20.01 |
| 8 | Dyno Nobel | $41,096 | $19.76 |
| 9 | Arcosa | $40,403 | $19.42 |
| 10 | Colonna's Shipyard | $40,316 | $19.38 |
| 11 | Danaher | $40,142 | $19.30 |
| 12 | HKA Enterprises | $39,801 | $19.14 |
| 13 | United Rentals | $39,799 | $19.13 |
| 14 | Westerman | $39,785 | $19.13 |
| 15 | Orica Limited | $39,699 | $19.09 |
| 16 | Bodycote USA Inc | $39,697 | $19.09 |
| 17 | Grp Inc | $39,697 | $19.09 |
| 18 | Rotating Machinery Services | $39,576 | $19.03 |
| 19 | Quality Paint and Coatings | $39,473 | $18.98 |
| 20 | Tradesmen International | $39,470 | $18.98 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Blaster salary by industry
The average blaster salary varies across industries:
- The average blaster salary in the manufacturing industry is $43,853, the highest of any industry.
- The average blaster salary in the finance industry is $40,695.
- Blasters in the utilities industry earn an average salary of $36,565, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for blasters
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $43,853 | $21.08 |
| 2 | Transportation | $40,695 | $19.56 |
| 3 | Technology | $39,624 | $19.05 |
| 4 | Professional | $39,225 | $18.86 |
| 5 | Construction | $38,919 | $18.71 |
| 6 | Energy | $37,596 | $18.07 |
| 7 | Utilities | $36,565 | $17.58 |
High Paying Blaster Jobs
Blaster salary trends
The average blaster salary has risen by $5,118 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average blaster earned $36,671 annually, but today, they earn $41,789 a year. That works out to a -1% change in pay for blasters over the last decade.
Compare blaster salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average blaster salary over time
Compare blaster salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Blaster salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,800 | $20.09 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $40,800 | $19.62 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $40,300 | $19.37 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | $40,100 | $19.29 | -5.1% |
| 2021 | $42,200 | $20.27 | +3.8% |
Recently added blaster salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserves Network Inc. | Pressure Blast | Sugar Land, TX | 12/12/2024 | $33,392 |
| Lippert Components Inc. | Powdercoat Blaster-2Nd Shift | Nome, TX | 12/11/2024 | $33,392 |
| Staffmark Group | Blaster | Saint Thomas, PA | 12/11/2024 | $41,740 |
| Samuel Packaging Systems Group | Blaster | Marinette, WI | 12/11/2024 | $39,152 |
| Bae Systems | C7 Blaster (2ND Shift) | San Diego, CA | 12/08/2024 | $57,720 |
| Tradesmen International, LLC | Abrasive Blaster | San Diego, CA | 12/07/2024 | $62,610 |
| The Reserves Network Inc. | Blaster | West Point, GA | 12/05/2024 | $31,305 |
| Hudbay Minerals Inc. | Blaster | Ione, CA | 12/04/2024 | $91,265 |
| Jasperengines | Diesel Engine Blaster | Jasper, IN | 12/02/2024 | $38,088 |
| Smith Industries, LLC | Blaster | Midland, TX | 12/01/2024 | $37,566 |
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