SOC 47-5043
Roof Bolters, Mining
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ63/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ2,230
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$77K
$51K โ $87K
Projected Growth
๐-34.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค10/100
Low exposure
๐ก Roof Bolters, Mining face a risk score of 63/100 โ 19 points above the national average of 44. With only 10/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $77K ($30K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 63/100, Roof Bolters, Mining faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like bim-integrated automated progress tracking are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 2,230 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in adapting to unique building configurations on-site and navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Roof Bolters, Mining?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Industrial control software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
Education and Training
Mechanical
Public Safety and Security
Administration and Management
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 51% |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 33 | $79K | 75% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 55% |