Roof Bolter salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A roof bolter earns a median of $78,540 a year ($37.76 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $78,100. About 2,160 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $78,540
- Gross pay
- $3,020.77
- Federal income tax
- −$324.95
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$187.29
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$43.80
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,464.73
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $78,540
- Federal
- $8,449
- FICA
- $6,008
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $64,083
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Roof Bolters, Mining. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 47-5043). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roof bolter make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $37.76; the average is $37.55.
What is the salary range for a roof bolter?
The bottom 10% earn under $63,750 and the top 10% earn over $92,830 a year.
How much is $78,540 after taxes?
About $64,083 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $60,003 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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