Careers · Roof Bolters, Mining · West Virginia
Roof Bolters, Mining in West Virginia
Roof bolters in mining operate machinery to install support bolts that secure the roof of underground mine passages. These bolts prevent cave-ins and maintain safe working conditions in active mines In West Virginia the median pay is $79,400 a year, 1% above the national median of $78,540.
$79,400median pay in West Virginia, per year
$70,760–$81,850middle half earn
970employed in West Virginia
$78,540U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operation and ControlCritical ThinkingMonitoringOperations MonitoringTroubleshootingActive ListeningEquipment MaintenanceSpeaking
Knowledge areas
Production and ProcessingEducation and TrainingMechanicalPublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and ManagementLaw and Government
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Roof Bolters, Mining.
Licenses and training in West Virginia
Roof Bolters, Mining pay in other states
Wyoming · $116,570Illinois · $81,860Colorado · $81,270Virginia · $78,260Kentucky · $72,510Alabama · $67,020
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against roof bolters, mining and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against roof bolters, mining and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 47-5043.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, West Virginia, annual.