Helpers--Roofers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Median pay: $44,160/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +5.7% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.
About 600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
• Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.
• Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.
• Clean work areas and equipment.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.
• Remove old roofing materials.
• Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.
What's the median pay for Helpers--Roofers?
The median pay for Helpers--Roofers is $44,160 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Helpers--Roofers?
Employment for Helpers--Roofers is projected to change +5.7% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.
What education is typically required for Helpers--Roofers?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Helpers--Roofers?
About 600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.