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Roof Bolters, Mining

Median Salary
66,660
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.

What sectors do they work in?

No data available for this section.

What is the job outlook?

No data available for this section.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$48,690

10%

$66,660

Median

$108,850

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    86%

  • Less than high school

    13%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

No data available for this section.

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

No data available for this section.

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Production and Processing
  • Education and Training
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Law and Government

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

No data available for this section.

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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