BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters in West Virginia earn between $46,370 and $65,630, with a mean of $53,890. The national average for this role is $62,884.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | $53,890 |
| National Average | $62,884 |
| New York | $99,420 |
| New Jersey | $98,880 |
| North Carolina | $85,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $83,060 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. West Virginia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.