Roof Bolters, Mining Salary
The median roof bolters, mining salary in the United States is $78,540 per year ($37.76/hour). Salaries range from $63,750 at the entry level to $92,830+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 2,160 roof bolters, mining jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 34.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$78,540
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.76
per hour
Employment
2,160
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$63,750
25th percentile
$71,390
Median
$78,540
75th percentile
$81,860
90th percentile
$92,830
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-34.2%
Decline
Annual Openings
100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Roof Bolters, Mining Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Limited data available — BLS only publishes salary data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
Salary Map — Click a state for details
$67K$117K■ No data
Top Paying States
Wyoming
$117K
+48%
Illinois
$82K
+4%
Colorado
$81K
+3%
West Virginia
$79K
+1%
Virginia
$78K
-0%
Kentucky
$73K
-8%
Alabama
$67K
-15%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
Roof Bolters, Mining Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Beckley, WV | $77,920 | -0.8% |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $66,610 | -15.2% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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