Helpers--Roofers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for helpers--roofers in the U.S. is $44,160 ($21.23 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $44,160
- Mean annual wage
- $45,150
- Median hourly wage
- $21.23
- Employment
- 6,030
6,030 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,140 | $14.49 |
| 25th percentile | $37,030 | $17.80 |
| Median (50th) | $44,160 | $21.23 |
| 75th percentile | $48,970 | $23.54 |
| 90th percentile | $62,400 | $30.00 |
Highest-paying states for helpers--roofers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | $72,860 | 120 |
| Colorado | $55,860 | — |
| California | $55,470 | 1,200 |
| Georgia | $47,610 | — |
| Ohio | $46,600 | 490 |
| Virginia | $46,030 | 110 |
| Washington | $44,520 | 110 |
| Oregon | $44,330 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $44,120 | 270 |
| Louisiana | $43,680 | 70 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $31,090 median annual wage
- Maryland: $34,830 median annual wage
- Missouri: $35,800 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $35,950 median annual wage
- Nevada: $37,430 median annual wage
About this occupation
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Typical tasks
- Attach sheets of metal to roof boards or building frameworks when installing metal roofs.
- Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.
- Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types.
- Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
- Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces.
- Maintain tools and equipment.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 30.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 40.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.5% |
| Associate's degree | 6.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.0% |
| Master's degree | 0.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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