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Job outlook for blasters in the United States
Are blaster jobs in demand?
Yes, blaster jobs are in demand. Blaster demand is projected to grow 1% from 2018 to 2028.
Blaster job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of blaster jobs and the average blaster salary over time.
Blaster jobs over time
Blaster job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,450 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,730 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,916 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,522 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,579 | 0.00% |
Average blaster salary over time
Blaster salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,789 | $20.09 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $40,808 | $19.62 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $40,300 | $19.37 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | $40,130 | $19.29 | --4.8% |
| 2021 | $42,167 | $20.27 | +3.9% |
Blaster jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of blaster job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where blasters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for blasters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 4 | 1% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 14 | 0% |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 8 | 0% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 7 | 0% |
| 5 | New York | 19,849,399 | 6 | 0% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 4 | 0% |
| 7 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 4 | 0% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 3 | 0% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 3 | 0% |
| 10 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 3 | 0% |
| 11 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 3 | 0% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 3 | 0% |
| 13 | Alaska | 739,795 | 1 | 0% |
| 14 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1 | 0% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1 | 0% |
| 16 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 0 | 0% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for blasters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milford | 3 | 11% | $37,555 |
| 2 | Mason City | 2 | 7% | $36,644 |
| 3 | Bethlehem | 2 | 3% | $44,954 |
| 4 | Douglasville | 1 | 3% | $34,568 |
| 5 | Bolingbrook | 1 | 1% | $37,123 |
| 6 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $36,007 |
| 7 | Jacksonville | 2 | 0% | $34,889 |
| 8 | Miami | 2 | 0% | $36,068 |
| 9 | San Antonio | 2 | 0% | $38,716 |
| 10 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $35,191 |