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Will AI replace roofers?AI replacement risk 7% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$55,440
25th–75th pct. $46,260–$65,390
Top pay (est.)
$106,200
Top 10% $81,720
Pay in 5 years
$65,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$77,400est.
$66,500–$89,800
Outlook score
65/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
7%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.3%
12K openings / yr

Will AI replace Roofers? AI replacement risk

7%
Very low
Ranked #4 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 Roofers

Key skills

Coordination
3.9
Time Management
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.9
Monitoring
2.8
Active Listening
2.8
Speaking
2.8
Complex Problem Solving
2.6
Operations Monitoring
2.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
5.5
Mechanical
5.0
Design
3.8
Mathematics
3.7
Engineering and Technology
3.4
Education and Training
3.1
Customer and Personal Service
3.1
English Language
3.1

What the work involves

Performing General Physical ActivitiesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsControlling Machines and ProcessesHandling and Moving ObjectsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Important abilities

Gross Body EquilibriumStatic StrengthExtent FlexibilityTrunk StrengthOral ComprehensionNear Vision

Training before entry

None / short demo
30%
6–12 months
17%
1–3 months
10%
2–4 years
8%
3–6 months
6%
Over 10 years
2%

Related work experience

None
41%
1–3 months
11%
4–6 years
8%
8–10 years
6%
Over 10 years
2%
Up to 1 month
2%
6–12 months
1%

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

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (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.