Skilled Trades
Helpers--Roofers
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Median salary
$40,590
Typical range
$28k – $55k
Job outlook
+6% (faster than average)
AI exposure
Plan a path to Helpers--Roofers
Education
Typical entry: No degree required
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Junior Helpers--Roofers
Entry / Junior
$27,780
~2 yrs to advance
Helpers--Roofers
Established
$40,590
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Helpers--Roofers
Senior
$47,950
Key skills
A typical day
- •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.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Skilled Trades
Explore all- Purdue University50% admit · $78,000 grad pay
- Ohio State University53% admit · $68,000 grad pay
- Pennsylvania State University55% admit · $70,000 grad pay
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