47-5043.00

Roof Bolters, Mining

Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.

High Risk

This role faces substantial AI disruption

More at risk than 68% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role

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68%

of jobs safer

332

jobs riskier than this

-34.2%

projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Roof bolters in underground mining install rock bolts and mesh to stabilize mine ceilings—dangerous work in confined, variable geological conditions where AI sensing can improve hazard detection but cannot replace the physical installation work. Mining automation is expanding for haulage and drilling, but roof bolting in irregular entry profiles remains a human task. The 2025-2027 outlook is flat; coal mine employment continues its structural decline while hard rock mining stabilizes.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$76,640

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

-34.2%

Declining

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

7.0

7.8

8.5

10.0

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)

AI-resistant (1)

Mixed

Active Listening65%

Speaking60%

Coordination62%

Monitoring58%

Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

If you're a Roof Bolters, Mining, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

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Hybrid Threat·Risk: 1.6/10·-5.4 pts safer

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Human-Centric·Risk: 1.6/10·-5.4 pts safer

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →