Blasting Blaster Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in using a variety of explosive materials to aid in the construction process. Includes instruction in safety procedures for storing, handling, placement, charge power determination, drilling, pounding, building demolition, preparing rocky surfaces for building foundations and demolition of explosives. Is Blasting Blaster the right major for you?
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Blasting Blaster Major

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$62,260

Median Hourly Wage

$29.93*

Total Employed Nationally

474,510


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.