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Blaster helper salary
Average blaster helper salary
$37,619
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Average blaster helper salary by state
Highest paying states for blaster helpers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $42,484 | $20.43 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $43,766 | $21.04 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $43,208 | $20.77 |
| 4 | Ohio | $40,243 | $19.35 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $41,072 | $19.75 |
| 6 | Michigan | $40,642 | $19.54 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $40,157 | $19.31 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $42,109 | $20.24 |
| 9 | Iowa | $38,480 | $18.50 |
| 10 | Vermont | $39,604 | $19.04 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $38,961 | $18.73 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $41,504 | $19.95 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $38,418 | $18.47 |
| 14 | Delaware | $43,057 | $20.70 |
| 15 | New York | $43,232 | $20.78 |
| 16 | Alaska | $37,768 | $18.16 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $35,912 | $17.27 |
| 18 | Illinois | $39,847 | $19.16 |
| 19 | Virginia | $38,059 | $18.30 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $39,799 | $19.13 |
| 21 | Indiana | $38,441 | $18.48 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $40,541 | $19.49 |
| 23 | Washington | $38,579 | $18.55 |
| 24 | Idaho | $37,622 | $18.09 |
| 25 | Arizona | $36,515 | $17.56 |
| 26 | Maryland | $39,964 | $19.21 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $34,033 | $16.36 |
| 28 | Kansas | $36,649 | $17.62 |
| 29 | Utah | $34,791 | $16.73 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $34,997 | $16.83 |
| 31 | Nevada | $36,382 | $17.49 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $42,418 | $20.39 |
| 33 | California | $37,506 | $18.03 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $33,233 | $15.98 |
| 35 | Montana | $33,402 | $16.06 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $32,289 | $15.52 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $30,749 | $14.78 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $31,419 | $15.11 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $33,401 | $16.06 |
| 40 | Texas | $32,603 | $15.67 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $33,680 | $16.19 |
| 42 | Colorado | $34,295 | $16.49 |
| 43 | Missouri | $34,663 | $16.66 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $32,546 | $15.65 |
| 45 | Florida | $26,768 | $12.87 |
| 46 | Oregon | $28,760 | $13.83 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $33,196 | $15.96 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $31,757 | $15.27 |
| 49 | Georgia | $29,943 | $14.40 |
| 50 | Alabama | $26,333 | $12.66 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $29,680 | $14.27 |
Blaster helper salary details
A blaster helper's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $51,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a blaster helper's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| Average | $37,619 | $3,135 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying blaster helper jobs
The highest paying types of blaster helpers are drilling assistant, mill operator helper, and general helper.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helper | $31,331 | $2,611 | $15.06 | 29,873 |
| General Helper | $35,793 | $2,983 | $17.21 | 69,738 |
| Driller Helper | $34,737 | $2,895 | $16.70 | 15,169 |
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Blaster helper salary trends
The average blaster helper salary has risen by $4,958 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average blaster helper earned $32,661 annually, but today, they earn $37,619 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for blaster helpers over the last decade.
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Average blaster helper salary over time
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Blaster helper salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,600 | $18.09 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $36,900 | $17.73 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $36,100 | $17.36 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $35,500 | $17.06 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | $35,600 | $17.10 | +0.1% |
Recently added blaster helper salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Plant Services | Blaster/Helper | Pevely, MO | 05/22/2025 | $41,740 |
| Aerotek | Blaster Helper | Enon, VA | 05/17/2025 | $31,305 |
| Heidelberg Materials | 032000-Blaster Helper | Connellsville, PA | 02/19/2025 | $47,375 |
| Heidelberg Materials Na | 032000-Blaster Helper | Kane, PA | 02/18/2025 | $44,871 |
| Heidelberg Materials AG | 032000-Blaster Helper | Connellsville, PA | 02/17/2025 | $47,375 |
| Heidelberg Materials Ne | 032000-Blaster Helper | Connellsville, PA | 01/21/2025 | $47,375 |
| Heidelberg Materials Us, Inc. | 032000-Blaster Helper | Connellsville, PA | 01/15/2025 | $47,375 |
| Heidelbergmaterials | Blaster Helper | Kane, PA | 12/11/2024 | $44,871 |
| Cmsd Msr | Painter/Blaster Helper 2 | San Diego, CA | 12/09/2024 | $35,166 |
| Heidelberg Materials Ne | Blaster Helper | Kane, PA | 12/07/2024 | $44,871 |
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