Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
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Automation risk
Moderate Risk (41-60%): Occupations with a moderate risk of automation usually involve routine tasks but still require some human judgment and interaction.
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Growth
The number of 'Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters' job openings is expected to rise 1.5% by 2032
Updated projections are due 09-2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters' was $56,670, or $27 per hour
'Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters' were paid 22.4% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
Volume
As of 2022 there were 4,710 people employed as 'Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 31 thousand people are employed as 'Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters'.
Job description
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.
SOC Code: 47-5032.00
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