What do they do?
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.
Also known as:
Commercial Roofer, Flat Roofer, Industrial Roofer, Journeyman Roofer, Metal Roofing Mechanic, Residential Roofer, Roof Mechanic, Roof Service Technician (Roof Service Tech), Roofer Mechanic, Roofing Mechanic, Roofing Technician (Roofing Tech), Sheet Metal Roofer, Single Ply Roofer
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- Less than high school diploma (42%)
- High school diploma equivalent (40%)
- Some college, no degree (10%)
- Bachelor's degree (5%)
- Associate's degree (4%)
- Master's degree (<1%)
- Doctorate or Professional Degree (<1%)
Most Popular Majors that prepare Roofers
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Degrees Granted
37
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Female Students
1
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36
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Median Starting Salary
$55,200
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9
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9
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5
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People in this career often know a lot about:
- Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
- Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
People in this career often have talent in:
- Gross Body Equilibrium - The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
- Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
- Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
- Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
- Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
- Stamina - The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
People in this career often do these activities:
- Estimate materials requirements for projects.
- Estimate construction project labor requirements.
- Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.
- Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
- Install roofing materials.
- Apply paint to surfaces.
- Remove debris or vegetation from work sites.
- Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
- Install insulation in equipment or structures.
- Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
- Apply adhesives to construction materials.
- Install green structural components, equipment or systems.
- Drill holes in construction materials.
- Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces.
- Pour materials into or on designated areas.
- Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
- Install doors or windows.
- Install solar energy systems.
This page includes data from:
Career data:
O*NET 31.0 Database
by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA
Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupational Employment Statistics
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