Skilled Trades
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.
Median salary
$50,970
Typical range
$37k – $81k
Job outlook
+6% (faster than average)
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Education
Typical entry: No degree required
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Junior Roofers
Entry / Junior
$37,060
~2 yrs to advance
Roofers
Established
$50,970
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Roofers
Senior
$65,875
Key skills
A typical day
- •Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.
- •Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
- •Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.
- •Estimate materials and labor required to complete roofing jobs.
- •Cement or nail flashing strips of metal or shingle over joints to make them watertight.
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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