How much does a roof bolter make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $37.76 an hour or $6,545 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.76
- Average (mean)
- $78,100
- Jobs
- 2,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,750 | $30.65 | |
| 25th | $71,390 | $34.32 | |
| Median | $78,540 | $37.76 | |
| 75th | $81,860 | $39.36 | |
| 90th | $92,830 | $44.63 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Wyoming | $116,600 |
| Illinois | $81,860 |
| Colorado | $81,270 |
| West Virginia | $79,400 |
| Virginia | $78,260 |
| Kentucky | $72,510 |
| Alabama | $67,020 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Beckley, WV | $77,920 |
| Wheeling, WV | $66,610 |
In other countries
Roof Bolter belongs to the international group "Miners and quarriers".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a roof bolter make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $37.76 ($78,540 a year).
How much does a roof bolter make a month?
About $6,545 a month before tax, based on a median of $78,540 a year.
How much does a roof bolter make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,750 or less a year ($30.65 an hour); the top 10% make $92,830 or more.
Which state pays roof bolters the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $116,600 a year, followed by Illinois ($81,860) and Colorado ($81,270).
Which city pays roof bolters the most?
Beckley, WV, with a median of $77,920 a year.
How many roof bolters are there in the United States?
About 2,160 people work as roof bolters.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.