Summary
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Quick Facts: Roofers | |
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$42,100 per year
$20.24 per hour |
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No formal educational credential | |
None | |
Moderate-term on-the-job training | |
161,600 | |
2% (Slower than average) | |
3,800 |
What Roofers Do
Roofers replace, repair, and install the roofs of buildings.
Work Environment
Roofing work is physically demanding because it involves climbing, bending, kneeling, and heavy lifting. Roofers may work overtime in order to finish a particular job, especially during busy summer months.
How to Become a Roofer
There are typically no formal education requirements for roofers. Although most roofers learn on the job, some enter the occupation through an apprenticeship.
Pay
The median annual wage for roofers was $42,100 in May 2019.
Job Outlook
Employment of roofers is projected to grow 2 percent from 2019 to 2029, slower than the average for all occupations. In addition, openings are projected to arise from the need to replace workers who retire or leave the occupation for other reasons.
State & Area Data
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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