The top 6 highest paying industries for roof bolters, mining (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $71,050, nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying is the highest paying industry for roof bolters, mining. It is followed by coal mining industry (average annual salary $54,980). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of roof bolters, mining in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary i | # of Empl. i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | $71,050 |
80 |
| 2 | Coal Mining | $54,980 |
5,370 |
| 3 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $54,970 |
5,630 |
| 4 | Mining | $54,870 |
5,700 |
| 5 | Metal Ore Mining | $51,720 |
180 |
| 6 | Support Activities for Mining | $37,650 |
80 |