Roofers
Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Roofers to increase by 5.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 166,900 to 175,600 jobs. Its estimate of 12,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($55,440), education (No formal educational credential), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
166,900
Projected employment (2034)
175,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
5%
Annual openings (projected average)
12,000
Pay & Preparation
$55,440
No formal educational credential
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Coordination (3.75/5) • Operation and Control (3/5) • Time Management (3/5) • Critical Thinking (3/5) • Monitoring (3/5) • Operations Monitoring (2.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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