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Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters Salary in South Dakota

Also called: Explosives Workers and Blasters

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters in South Dakota earn a median of $56,780 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$56,780
vs. U.S. median
−8% ($61,390)
Rank among states
22 of 32
Jobs in the state
Not published

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,870; the top 10% earn over $87,060. Nationally the range is $40,480 to $99,360.

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Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters pay in South Dakota

How much do explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters make in South Dakota?

The median is $56,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,870 and the top 10% earn over $87,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters?

On pay alone it ranks 22 of 32 (−8% vs. the national median of $61,390). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses