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Median / Average Pay ($)
- $29.61 / hour (BLS.gov) (Explosive workers, Blasters)
- $19.42 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $20.00 / hour (Talent.com)
- $20.42 / hour (Indeed.com) (Construction Laborer)
Services Provided
- Structural – Tearing down residential or commercial properties completely or partially, then clearing the demolished materials.
- Interior – Stripping areas of all fixtures and items from the floors, walls, and ceilings or removing a floor, wall, or ceiling from the inside of a structure for renovation or repair.
- Selective – Dismantling specific components of a building while leaving the remaining structure intact (for example, demolishing a staircase or dangerous outer wall), then, if appropriate, salvaging or recycling reusable materials.
- Concrete Cutting – Breaking up, saw cutting, or core drilling predetermined areas of (specifically) concrete; often for access to building components such as HVAC installations.
- Site Cleanups – Hauling the debris, recyclable materials, and especially any hazardous waste from an area; often from a construction, industrial, or demolition site.
- Explosive Demolition – Bringing down particularly large structures using explosives, which requires meeting strict training, permit, and safety requirements beforehand.
- Environmental or HazMat Removal – Locating and removing hazardous materials, such as mold and asbestos, then safely disposing of it in accordance with local and federal environmental regulations.
- Land Clearing – Clearing an area for construction by removing and hauling away trees, rocks, and old structures, then grading and leveling the property.