Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters Salary in California
Also called: Explosives Workers and Blasters
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters in California earn a median of $80,370 a year, +31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +31% ($61,390)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320; the top 10% earn over $125,930. Nationally the range is $40,480 to $99,360.
States ranked near California
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Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters pay in California
How much do explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters make in California?
The median is $80,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320 and the top 10% earn over $125,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 32 (+31% vs. the national median of $61,390). Living costs are not included.