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Occupation · SOC 47-5043

Roof Bolters, Mining

There are 2,160 jobs in the U.S. Median pay is $78,540 a year. The most jobs are in Beckley, WV.

Construction & ExtractionTypical education: High school diploma or equivalent
2,160
Jobs in the U.S.
People employed, May 2025
$78,540
Median pay a year
Middle half: $71,390–$81,860
100
Annual openings
10-year change: −18.9%
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical education to enter

Metro areas with the highest employment

2 of 2 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings
Beckley, WVMedian pay $77,920 · LCA filings 0190$77,9200
Wheeling, WV–OHMedian pay $66,610 · LCA filings 0120$66,6100

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings
Beckley, WVEmployment 190 · LCA filings 0$77,9201900
Wheeling, WV–OHEmployment 120 · LCA filings 0$66,6101200

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Beckley, WVLevel II $67,538 · Level III $73,694 · Level IV $79,830$61,402$67,538$73,694$79,830
Wheeling, WV–OHLevel II $70,387 · Level III $74,672 · Level IV $78,957$66,102$70,387$74,672$78,957

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology