Career Outlook for Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
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The overall job outlook for Explosives Worker, Ordnance Handling Expert, or Blaster careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly increased by 7.37 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 1.23 percent per year. Demand for Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters is expected to go up, with an expected 820 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 1.80 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters in the following states
Kentucky | 600 |
Oklahoma | 520 |
West Virginia | 450 |
Indiana | 390 |
Arkansas | 370 |
Montana | 340 |
Virginia | 220 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
Washington | 30 |
New York | 40 |
Georgia | 40 |
Oregon | 50 |
North Carolina | 50 |
Iowa | 60 |
Wisconsin | 70 |