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Average Roof Bolters, Mining Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a roof bolters, mining make in the United States?

The average salary for a roof bolters, mining in the United States is $68,540, but the range typically falls between $59,520 and $75,540. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $32.95, with a range between $28.62 and $36.32.

There are approximately 1,960 people employed as a roof bolters, mining in the United States. With West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia employing the highest number of roof bolters, mining.The state with the best pay for a roof bolters, mining is Wyoming, with an average annual salary of $107,670, while Nevada has the lowest average annual salary of $52,800.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$53,970$25.95
25th Percentile$59,520$28.62
Median$66,660$32.05
75th Percentile$75,540$36.32
90th Percentile$78,030$37.51

Average roof bolters, mining salary by location

The salary of a roof bolters, mining can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a roof bolters, mining in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for roof bolters, mining are Wyoming, Colorado, West Virginia, Virginia, Utah while the worst states are Nevada, Kentucky, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Colorado$76,420$78,380$80,660
Kentucky$44,090$55,510$59,100
Nevada$48,680$52,800$59,530
Utah$54,250$65,220$84,310
Virginia$56,160$68,320$75,170
West Virginia$63,430$70,690$76,630
Wyoming$104,370$107,670$109,260

Even between cities, the salary of a roof bolters, mining can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for roof bolters, mining is Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, WY with an average salary of $107,670.The city with the lowest average salary for roof bolters, mining is Nevada nonmetropolitan area, NV with an average salary of $52,680.

Areas with highest average salaries for roof bolters, mining

  1. Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, WY - $107,670
  2. Wheeling, WV - $72,280
  3. Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area, VA - $69,070
  4. Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area, WV - $67,430
  5. East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, KY - $55,320

Areas with lowest average salaries for roof bolters, mining

  1. Nevada nonmetropolitan area, NV - $52,680
  2. East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, KY - $55,320
  3. Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area, WV - $67,430
  4. Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area, VA - $69,070
  5. Wheeling, WV - $72,280

Employment trends for roof bolters, mining in the United States

The number of roof bolters, mining in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of roof bolters, mining has decreased by -120. On average, the number of roof bolters, mining has been increasing by -1.4% each year. The salary of roof bolters, mining has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of roof bolters, mining has increased by $6,640. On average, the salary of roof bolters, mining has been increasing by 2.7% each year.

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How roof bolters, mining salaries compare to other construction and extraction occupations

Roof Bolters, Mining are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for roof bolters, mining compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.

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