Highest-Paying States for Roof Bolters, Mining

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

1. 1Wyoming$116,570
2. 2Illinois$81,860
3. 3Colorado$81,270
4. 4West Virginia$79,400
5. 5Virginia$78,260
6. 6Kentucky$72,510
7. 7Alabama$67,020