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What is a lead miner, blasting and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreLead Miner, BlastingUS Average
Salary
4.1

Avg. Salary $52,761

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
0.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.39%

Asian -0.06%

Black or African American 7.55%

Hispanic or Latino 17.27%

Unknown 4.53%

White 70.31%

Gender

female 1.61%

male 98.39%

Age - 25
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 - 25
Stress level
8.7

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.4

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.1

Work life balance is very poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a lead miner, blasting

  1. Explore lead miner, blasting education requirements

    Most common lead miner, blasting degrees

    High School Diploma

    30.0 %

    Bachelor's

    30.0 %

    Associate

    25.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific lead miner, blasting skills

    SkillsPercentages
    CDL100.00%
  3. Complete relevant lead miner, blasting training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New lead miners, blasting 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 lead miner, blasting based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real lead miner, blasting resumes.
  4. Research lead miner, blasting duties and responsibilities

    • Operate and maintain the concrete plant and manage formulation of shotcrete and concrete batches.
    • Complete necessary event paperwork/shot report documentation as per company and ATF requirements.
    • Oil and lubricate mining equipment.
  5. Apply for lead miner, blasting jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a lead miner, blasting 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 lead miner, blasting salary

The average lead miner, blasting salary in the United States is $52,761 per year or $25 per hour. Lead miner, blasting salaries range between $25,000 and $107,000 per year.

Average lead miner, blasting salary
$52,761 Yearly
$25.37 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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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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