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Roof Bolters, Mining
Construction · SOC 47-5043
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$78,540
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
—
Proj. Annual Openings
2,160
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.0%
Top Skills
1.Operation and Control
2.Critical Thinking
3.Monitoring
4.Operations Monitoring
5.Troubleshooting
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.
Common titles: Bolt Machine Operator, Bolt Man, Bolter, Miner, Place Change Roof Bolter, Roof Bolter
Representative Tasks
- •Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
- •Pull down loose rock that cannot be supported.
- •Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
- •Perform safety checks on equipment before operating.
- •Perform tests to determine if methane gas is present.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Install equipment attachments or components.
- •Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete.
- •Drill holes in earth or rock.
- •Position construction or extraction equipment.
- •Install safety or support equipment.
Tools & Technologies
Caterpillar Cat MineStar SystemCaterpillar Command
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
0
Occupations Shown
0.0%
Avg AI Exposure
0
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Outlook | Average | 0% Bright |
| Median Salary | $78,540 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |