Roofer Jobs Hiring Near You
$23-$32/hr (roughly $48,000-$66,000/yr) for an experienced journeyman roofer. BLS puts the median at $50,970/yr (May 2024); skilled, fast residential roofers and commercial crews often land in the high end of this range. · Demand: Steady and solid
Roofers install, repair, and replace roofs on homes and buildings. It is one of the few skilled trades you can start with no degree and no experience, getting paid from your first week. Crews are almost always hiring, and the work stays steady because every roof eventually wears out or gets storm-damaged.
Pay runs about $23 to $32 an hour for experienced roofers, roughly $48,000 to $66,000 a year, with helpers starting lower and foremen and commercial crews earning more. Every job below shows the pay upfront, so you know what it pays before you apply. Find a roofer job near you and apply in one tap.
Roofer jobs: common questions
How much do roofers make?
Experienced roofers earn about $23 to $32 an hour, roughly $48,000 to $66,000 a year. Helpers start around $15 to $22 an hour, and foremen or commercial and union roofers can clear $70,000 or more.
Do I need a degree to get a roofing job?
No. Roofing is one of the easiest trades to break into with no degree and no experience. Most roofers start as helpers and learn on the job while getting paid from day one.
How fast can I start?
Fast. Crews are almost always hiring and often bring on new workers within days. Call or walk into local roofing companies, say you are reliable and not afraid of heights, and many will give you a shot right away.
Are roofers in demand?
Yes. Demand is steady and solid because every roof eventually wears out, leaks, or gets storm-damaged. Skilled, dependable roofers are hard to find, and storms create surges of work crews struggle to keep up with.
New to this trade?
Read the full Roofer career guide: what it pays, the certs and licenses you need, apprenticeships, and the exact steps to get in.