SOC 47-5032
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
Risk Score
⚠️46/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥5,680
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$59K
$45K – $104K
Projected Growth
📈-0.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖38/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters face a risk score of 46/100 — 2 points above the national average of 44. With only 38/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $59K ($13K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 46/100, Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 5,680 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations and navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
Physical work in confined or elevated spaces
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 57% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 73% |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 33 | $79K | 71% |