Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Missouri
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters in Missouri earn a median salary of $63,808 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.9% vs the national median of $59,110. An estimated 180 explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $62,500 to $64,650 depending on location.
$63,808
Avg median salary in Missouri
$64,650
Highest paying metro
$62,500
Lowest paying metro
180
Employed in Missouri
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inExplosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO-KS | $64,650 | $64,650 | $64,650 | 30 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $64,110 | $49,300 | $80,920 | 60 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $63,970 | $51,100 | $78,990 | 50 |
| Southeast Missouri | $62,500 | $62,500 | $64,650 | 40 |