Roof Bolters (Mining)

What Roof bolters Do

Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.

Roof bolter Salaries

• 2014 employment: 6,000
• May 2015 median annual wage: $54,950

Job Outlook for Roof bolters

Projected employment change, 2014–24:

• Number of new jobs: -600
• Growth rate: -11 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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