Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters Salary in West Virginia

Median Salary

$49,630

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.86

per hour

Employment

in West Virginia

vs. National Avg

-19.2%

National: $61,390

📊 Compared to the national median of $61,390, West Virginia pays 19.2% LESS for Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters positions.

Purchasing Power

$58,943

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.2

16% below national avg

Rent/Income

20%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in West Virginia

10th

$46,370

25th

$48,420

Median

$49,630

75th

$61,320

90th

$65,630

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).