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Will AI replace helpers--roofers?AI replacement risk 11% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$44,160
25th–75th pct. $37,030–$48,970
Top pay (est.)
$81,100
Top 10% $62,400
Pay in 5 years
$51,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$59,900est.
$51,500–$69,500
Outlook score
46/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
11%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
−0.1%
600 openings / yr

Will AI replace Helpers--Roofers? AI replacement risk

11%
Very low
Ranked #43 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Helpers--Roofers

Key skills

Coordination
3.8
Time Management
2.5
Active Listening
2.5
Monitoring
2.5
Quality Control Analysis
2.4
Complex Problem Solving
2.4
Judgment and Decision Making
2.1
Social Perceptiveness
2.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
4.2
Customer and Personal Service
4.2
Mathematics
4.2
English Language
4.2
Public Safety and Security
4.2
Education and Training
4.0
Engineering and Technology
3.9
Transportation
3.7

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesControlling Machines and Processes

Important abilities

Trunk StrengthStatic StrengthExtent FlexibilityGross Body EquilibriumManual DexterityStamina

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
32%
1–3 months
23%
None / short demo
19%
6–12 months
11%
3–6 months
10%
1–2 years
3%
2–4 years
1%
4–10 years
1%

Related work experience

None
54%
1–3 months
23%
6–12 months
19%
1–2 years
1%
2–4 years
1%
6–8 years
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.