Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters Salary in New York
Also called: Explosives Workers and Blasters
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters in New York earn a median of $96,940 a year, +58% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,940
- vs. U.S. median
- +58% ($61,390)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,650; the top 10% earn over $123,160. Nationally the range is $40,480 to $99,360.
States ranked near New York
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Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters pay in New York
How much do explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters make in New York?
The median is $96,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,650 and the top 10% earn over $123,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 32 (+58% vs. the national median of $61,390). Living costs are not included.