Explosives workers prepare and set off explosives to blast areas of rock, ground, or structures so that work can be done.
| Quick Facts: Explosives Workers | |
|---|---|
| Wages | Earn $87,714 per year |
| Employment | Employment data are not available |
| 10 Year Growth | Growth estimate is not available |
| Annual Openings | Annual openings data are not available |
Preparation
An explosives worker typically needs to:
- have a high school diploma or equivalent
- have one to five years of related work experience
- complete long-term, on-the-job training
Working Conditions
In a typical work setting, explosives workers:
- Are substantially responsible for the safety of others on the work site.
- Are constantly exposed to hazardous conditions.
- Must be very exact and be sure all details are done. Errors could seriously injure themselves and other workers.
- May travel to work sites outside their local area.
Wages
In Illinois, explosives workers earn a median wage of $87,714 per year.
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$ amounts are in thousands of dollars.
Employment and Outlook
Employment and outlook data are not available.