SOC 47-5032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters — New Jersey
New Jersey
In New Jersey the median wage for Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters reaches $100,520 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Jersey the median wage for Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters reaches $100,520 a year. That is 63.7% more than the national median of $61,390. Pay ranges from under $83,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $113,070 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $98,180 to $113,070.
New Jersey ranks number 1st out of 32 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 736 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 163rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,200 | +35.5% |
| 25th | $98,180 | +59.9% |
| Median (50th) | $100,520 | +63.7% |
| 75th | $113,070 | +84.2% |
| 90th | $113,070 | +84.2% |
| Mean | $98,880 | +61.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Jersey run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $100,520 buys what $92,390 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 50.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$100,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$92,390US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,520 a year, 63.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $83,200 to $113,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 1st of 32 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters in New Jersey?
The median annual wage is $100,520, or $48.33 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,390, so pay in New Jersey is 63.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New Jersey earns more than $113,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $83,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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