Wages vary by area of the country and the type of industry.
Workers employed by mining companies are likely to receive benefits. These include paid holidays and vacation, health insurance, and a retirement plan.
Explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters (SOC 47-5032)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $25.64 | $33.60 | $41.18 |
| Yearly | $53,343 | $69,877 | $85,650 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $32.30 | $41.18 | $41.18 |
| Yearly | $67,173 | $85,650 | $85,650 | |
| United States | Hourly | $22.93 | $27.24 | $35.03 |
| Yearly | $47,700 | $56,670 | $72,850 | |