How much does a blaster make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $5,116 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $4,288
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,430 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $89,310 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $66,170 |
| 6. United States | $61,390 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $61,070 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $161 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Underwater welder$72,990
- Grader$48,570
- Pest control technician$49,820
- Craft and related workers not elsewhere classified$38,020
- Butcher$39,530
- Pastry cook$37,160
- Cheese maker$44,680
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers$40,300
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| New Jersey | $100,500 |
| New York | $96,940 |
| North Carolina | $85,630 |
| Wyoming | $85,070 |
| Pennsylvania | $84,400 |
| California | $80,370 |
| New Mexico | $78,960 |
| Tennessee | $74,190 |
| Florida | $69,780 |
| Colorado | $69,640 |
See all 32 states
| Utah | $67,910 |
| Hawaii | $64,560 |
| Missouri | $64,040 |
| Virginia | $63,920 |
| Georgia | $61,480 |
| Illinois | $60,520 |
| Nevada | $60,500 |
| Idaho | $60,360 |
| Alabama | $59,820 |
| Maryland | $59,720 |
| Indiana | $59,110 |
| South Dakota | $56,780 |
| Texas | $56,600 |
| Oklahoma | $55,180 |
| Arkansas | $53,120 |
| Wisconsin | $52,400 |
| Kentucky | $50,360 |
| West Virginia | $49,630 |
| Mississippi | $47,060 |
| Ohio | $46,630 |
| Louisiana | $39,900 |
| Iowa | $39,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a blaster make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $5,116 a month, $61,390 a year.
How much does a blaster make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $40,480 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $99,360.
Which country pays a blaster the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a blaster the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $100,500 a year.
Does a blaster make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $61,390 a year against $50,220 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a blaster or an underwater welder?
An underwater welder: $72,990 a year against $61,390 for a blaster, 1.2 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate