Summary
Quick Facts: Roofers | |
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$34,220 per year
$16.45 per hour |
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Less than high school | |
None | |
Moderate-term on-the-job training | |
136,700 | |
18% (About as fast as average) | |
24,400 |
What Roofers Do
Roofers repair and install the roofs of buildings using a variety of materials, including shingles, asphalt, and metal.
Work Environment
Roofing work is strenuous and tiring. It involves heavy lifting, as well as climbing and bending. Work-related injuries for roofers are among the highest of all occupations.
How to Become a Roofer
Although most roofers learn informally on the job, some learn their trade through a formal apprenticeship program.
Pay
The median annual wage of roofers was $34,220 in May 2010.
Job Outlook
Employment of roofers is expected to grow 18 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The need to replace workers who leave the occupation will be the main source of job openings.
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