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Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters vs. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasterss earn a median salary of $59,110/year, while First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workerss earn $78,690/year - a difference of $19,580. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Median salary
$59,110
$78,690
Hourly rate
$28.42/hr
$37.83/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$45,160
$51,290
Senior level (90th %)
$104,210
$126,690
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
5,680
806,080
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Construction & Trades
Construction & Trades
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