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Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters vs. Construction Laborers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasterss earn a median salary of $59,110/year, while Construction Laborerss earn $46,730/year - a difference of $12,380. Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasterss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
Construction Laborers
Median salary
$59,110
$46,730
Hourly rate
$28.42/hr
$22.47/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$45,160
$34,200
Senior level (90th %)
$104,210
$77,530
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
5,680
1,057,660
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Construction & Trades
Construction & Trades
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