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Helpers--Roofer

Operational-level

Also known as: Commercial Roofing Helper, Commercial Roofing Laborer, Hot Tar Roofer Helper, Industrial Roofer Helper

ConstructionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As a Roofer Helper, you work as part of a team, assisting experienced roofers with various tasks. This involves carrying and holding materials like shingles and tools, preparing the work area, and keeping it clean. You'll often be on rooftops, so comfort with heights and wearing safety gear like hard hats and gloves is essential. You'll need to listen carefully to instructions and communicate with your team. This role suits someone who enjoys hands-on work, working outdoors, and contributing to a team project.
RoofingConstructionBuilding TradesManual LaborSkilled TradesVocational TrainingWorkplace SafetyBuildingSkilled Trade

A Day in the Life

You arrive at the residential job site in a bustling Dallas suburb around 7 AM. The air is already warming up. You pull on your steel-toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses, and thick work gloves. Mark, the lead roofer, points to the two-story house. Your first task is to help unload heavy bundles of asphalt shingles and sheets of plywood from the truck. You then assist in carefully laying large, protective tarps around the perimeter of the house, preparing to catch debris.

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-0.1%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

600

per year (US)

Jobs today

6,100

in 2025 → 6,100 (2035)

Typical entry education

No formal educational credential

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
Moderate
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
Moderate
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
Low
Working outdoors
High
Indoor, climate-controlled
Low
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

The outlook for Roofer Helpers is stable through 2035, with employment projected to remain about the same. Each year, there are around 600 job openings. The median annual wage for this role is about $44,160. Many helpers gain experience to become full roofers, and eventually may move into leadership roles like team lead or construction supervisor.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • General Laborer
  • Construction Laborer
  • Entry-Level Assistant

Where it can lead

  • Roofer
  • Roofer Foreman
  • Construction Supervisor

Impact of AI on this Job

AI is unlikely to directly replace the physical labor of roofing helpers within the next 5-10 years due to the complex, variable, and often hazardous nature of the work. Instead, AI will likely augment their roles by improving safety monitoring through drones and sensors, optimizing material logistics, and providing data for more efficient task planning. Helpers may find their work evolving to incorporate AI-powered tools for better safety, efficiency, and resource management, rather than being displaced.

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Salary

$44,160

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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