Highest-paying states for explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters
North Carolina leads at $85,630 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $85,630 | $78,310–$95,420 |
| Wyoming | $85,070 | $69,640–$88,000 |
| California | $80,370 | $34,320–$102,170 |
| New Mexico | $78,960 | $45,810–$84,130 |
| Tennessee | $74,190 | $44,720–$81,870 |
| Florida | $69,780 | $52,000–$106,080 |
| Colorado | $69,640 | $61,390–$77,180 |
| Utah | $67,910 | $59,740–$73,090 |
| Hawaii | $64,560 | $62,940–$83,470 |
| Missouri | $64,040 | $61,310–$68,060 |
| Virginia | $63,920 | $61,410–$76,280 |
| Georgia | $61,480 | $49,190–$93,050 |
| Illinois | $60,520 | $57,620–$84,760 |
| Nevada | $60,500 | $54,450–$79,270 |
| Alabama | $59,820 | $57,480–$68,350 |
| Indiana | $59,110 | $50,480–$68,970 |
| Texas | $56,600 | $44,060–$62,700 |
| Oklahoma | $55,180 | $46,070–$64,380 |
| Arkansas | $53,120 | $46,920–$63,900 |
| Wisconsin | $52,400 | $49,470–$64,020 |
| Kentucky | $50,360 | $26,630–$60,760 |
| West Virginia | $49,630 | $48,420–$61,320 |
| Mississippi | $47,060 | $42,540–$59,130 |
| Ohio | $46,630 | $44,460–$70,410 |
| Louisiana | $39,900 | $36,970–$47,090 |
| Iowa | $39,520 | $37,700–$46,360 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.