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What is a blocker and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a blocker. For example, did you know that they make an average of $22.2 an hour? That's $46,185 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 3% and produce 4,800 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreBlockerUS Average
Salary
3.6

Avg. Salary $46,185

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.1

Growth rate 3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.54%

Asian 3.37%

Black or African American 12.82%

Hispanic or Latino 21.99%

Unknown 4.01%

White 57.27%

Gender

female 37.94%

male 62.06%

Age - 41.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41.5
Stress level
5.1

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
2.6

Complexity level is basic

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.8

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a blocker

  1. Explore blocker education requirements

    Most common blocker degrees

    Bachelor's

    34.7 %

    High School Diploma

    29.9 %

    Associate

    13.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific blocker skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Volleyball37.34%
    Rail Cars30.83%
    Embroidery17.62%
    Computer System14.20%
  3. Complete relevant blocker training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New blockers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a blocker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real blocker resumes.
  4. Research blocker duties and responsibilities

    • Operate the polishers and fixing the problems.
    • Check and create color sheets for embroidery operators.
    • Inspect and block various eyeglass lenses with alloy.
    • Prepare project, including masking off windows and hardware, caulking, and clean up.
  5. Apply for blocker jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a blocker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average blocker salary

The average blocker salary in the United States is $46,185 per year or $22 per hour. Blocker salaries range between $22,000 and $93,000 per year.

Average blocker salary
$46,185 Yearly
$22.20 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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