Roof Bolters, Mining Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for roof bolters, minings across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Wyoming$115,100
- Virginia$83,290
- Illinois$82,170
- Colorado$82,040
- West Virginia$77,410
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Alabama$67,420
- Kentucky$72,060
- West Virginia$77,410
- Colorado$82,040
- Illinois$82,170
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $115,100 | $116,570 | $55 | +47.4% | 100 |
| 2 | Virginia | $83,290 | $78,260 | $40 | +6.6% | 110 |
| 3 | Illinois | $82,170 | $81,860 | $40 | +5.2% | 200 |
| 4 | Colorado | $82,040 | $81,270 | $39 | +5% | 40 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $77,410 | $79,400 | $37 | -0.9% | 970 |
| 6 | Kentucky | $72,060 | $72,510 | $35 | -7.7% | 120 |
| 7 | Alabama | $67,420 | $67,020 | $32 | -13.7% | 80 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 7 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $116,570 | $115,100 | 100 |
| 2 | South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $81,860 | $81,830 | 160 |
| 3 | Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $79,560 | $78,790 | 240 |
| 4 | Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $79,400 | $81,020 | 310 |
| 5 | Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $78,260 | $83,290 | 110 |
| 6 | Beckley, WV | $77,920 | $73,750 | 190 |
| 7 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $66,610 | $74,720 | 120 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing roof bolters, minings (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | $116,570 | $115,100 | 100 |
| 2 | Coal Mining | $78,980 | $78,010 | 1,570 |
| 3 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $78,540 | $78,100 | 2,160 |
| 4 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $78,540 | $78,100 | 2,160 |
| 5 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $78,290 | $78,330 | 2,010 |
| 6 | Sector 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $78,290 | $78,200 | 2,020 |
| 7 | Metal Ore Mining | $75,620 | $68,630 | 340 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do roof bolters, mining make in the U.S.?
The median roof bolters, mining salary in the United States is $78,540 per year (mean $78,100), and about 80% earn between $63,750 and $92,830.
How much do roof bolters, mining make per hour?
Roughly $38 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $78,100 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays roof bolters, mining the most?
Wyoming has the highest average pay for roof bolters, mining at $115,100 per year (median $116,570).
What is the job outlook for roof bolters, mining?
Employment is projected to change -34.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 100 openings per year.