Roof Bolters (Mining)
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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