Roof Bolters (Mining)

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What Roof bolters Do

Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.


Roof bolter Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 2,100
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $59,770

Job Outlook for Roof bolters

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -100
  • Growth rate: -7 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Roof bolter

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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