Blasting Inspector I pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000769
- Class code
- 20000769
- Pay grade
- 13
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Blasting Inspector I is $3,339 to $5,343 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $40,071 to $64,114 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000769.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $3,339 | $5,009 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,562 | $5,343 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $20.55 | $30.82 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 10/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Performs inspections of blasting operations, surface coal mines, construction sites and quarry operations for compliance with applicable explosives and blasting laws. Investigates and responds to any complaint concerning blasting or explosives. Conducts training courses in explosives and blasting procedures; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Assists with and performs inspections of blasting operations, surface coal mines, construction sites and quarry operations for compliance with applicable explosives and blasting laws. Makes recommendations to close explosives and blasting operations not in compliance. Responsible for maintaining knowledge of applicable laws. Prepares and maintains reports on findings. Issues citations. Conducts follow up inspections. Provides technical assistance to industry and local government officials. Attends advanced training sessions. Testifies in hearings as a witness. Performs light maintenance on equipment. Responds to citizen complaints.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a natural or physical science. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in explosives and blasting, electronics, natural resources, environmental control or a related area will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Special requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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