How to become helpers--rooferseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become helpers--roofers

Typical education

No formal educational credential

BLS

Related experience

None

On-the-job training

Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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

2–4 years

4–10 years

Related work experience

None

54%

1–3 months

23%

6–12 months

19%

1–2 years

2–4 years

6–8 years

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

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

Career path and how to earn more as helpers--roofers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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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.