47 Series · SOC 47-5043
Roof Bolters, Mining
National salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024)
Median Salary
$76,640
per year
Median Hourly
$36.85/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$74,760
average
Employment
2,230
jobs nationwide
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$50,880
25th Percentile
$67,110
Median
$76,640
75th Percentile
$80,230
90th Percentile
$87,420
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
Lowest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $113,750 | +48% above national |
| 2 | West Virginia | $78,970 | +3% above national |
| 3 | Virginia | $75,700 | 1% below national |
| 4 | Kentucky | $70,620 | 8% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $113,750 | +48% above national |
| 2 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $81,810 | +7% above national |
| 3 | Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $79,460 | +4% above national |
| 4 | Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $79,280 | +3% above national |
| 5 | Beckley, WV | $76,040 | 1% below national |
| 6 | Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $75,700 | 1% below national |