Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
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.
Top skills:CoordinationMonitoringActive ListeningSpeakingQuality Control AnalysisCritical Thinking
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Helpers–Roofer pay by experience level
Entry level$31,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$38,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$45,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$50,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$64,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+5.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
600
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Helpers–Roofer salary by industry
Specialty Trade Contractors
5,870 workers
$47,000
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
5,720 workers
$47,000
Building Equipment Contractors
70 workers
$48,500
Building Finishing Contractors$46,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Helpers–Roofer pays 28% below the average across 63 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $65,000).
Similar-paying roles in Construction and Extraction
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