Blasting/Blaster

CIP 46.0505 Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

1 total including inactive

States

Across 0 states

Graduates (2023)

Total completions

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$59,110

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters

Job Growth

-0.9%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,682

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters. In-state tuition ranges from $4,682 to $4,682, and the work is primarily outdoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Gender breakdown not available for this program.

Degree Level Distribution

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Enterprising

Realistic

Conventional

leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Leadership roles
Sales
Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Coordination

♦ Time Management

♦ Achievement

♦ Independence

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.