Helpers--Roofers
SOC code 47-3016 · O*NET-SOC 47-3016.00 · Little to some preparation needed · Skilled trades
Bright Outlook — O*NET expects rapid growth for this occupation
Helpers--Roofers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$44,160
a year
Hourly
$21.23
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$45,150
$21.71 per hour
Middle 50%
$37,030 – $48,970
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$30,140 – $62,400
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
6,030
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $30,140
- $14.49/hr
- 25th percentile
- $37,030
- $17.80/hr
- Median percentile
- $44,160
- $21.23/hr
- 75th percentile
- $48,970
- $23.54/hr
- 90th percentile
- $62,400
- $30.00/hr
What does a helpers--roofer do?
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
- Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
- Clean work areas and equipment.
- Maintain tools and equipment.
- Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces.
- Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.
- Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.
- Remove old roofing materials.
How to become a helpers--roofer
Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed
- Education
- Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Training
- Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
The federal survey did not capture education levels for this specific occupation, so the preparation-level card above is the best guide to the entry route.
Common questions
How much does a helpers--roofer earn?
The national median is $44,160 a year. The full range runs from $30,140 at the 10th percentile to $62,400 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a helpers--roofer without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Active Listening3.0/5
- Monitoring2.8/5
- Speaking2.6/5
- Critical Thinking2.6/5
- Active Learning2.5/5
Knowledge areas
- Building and Construction4.1/5
- English Language4.0/5
- Public Safety and Security3.9/5
- Education and Training3.7/5
- Transportation3.7/5
- Administration and Management3.6/5
- Mechanical3.6/5
- Mathematics3.6/5
Transferable strengths: Coordination, Judgment and Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Equipment Selection, Quality Control Analysis.