Roof Bolters, Mining pay in West Virginia

In West Virginia, the median pay for roof bolters, mining is $38.17 an hour ($79,400 a year). About 970 people work in this job there.

$38.17Median hourly pay
$70,760–$81,850Middle half of workers, yearly
970People in this job in West Virginia

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($78,540). West Virginia ranks 4th of 7 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for roof bolters, mining in West Virginia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$30.69$63,820
25% of workers$34.02$70,760
Half of workers (median)$38.17$79,400
75% of workers$39.35$81,850
90% of workers$43.62$90,720

Roof Bolters, Mining pay in West Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Beckley$77,920190
Wheeling$66,610120

West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for roof bolters, mining

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -18.9% over ten years, declining · about 100 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in West Virginia

JobMedian yearly pay
Continuous Mining Machine Operators$77,570
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$74,950
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$61,330
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$56,250

Other job titles for this job

Bolt Machine OperatorBolt ManBolterBolting InspectorBolting Machine OperatorPlace Change Roof BolterRoof BolterRoof Bolter OperatorRoof Bolting Coal MinerUnderground Bolting Machine OperatorUnderground Roof BolterRoof Bolters Mining

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.