• Roofers
  • Architecture and Construction
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 43,953
    $31,572 range bar $58,089
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Fast Growing
  • Roofers replace, repair, and install the roofs of buildings, using a variety of materials, including shingles, bitumen, and metal.

What do they typically do

  • Inspect problem roofs to determine the best way to repair them
  • Measure roofs to calculate the quantities of materials needed
  • Replace damaged or rotting joists or plywood
  • Remove existing roof systems
  • Install vapor barriers or layers of insulation
  • Install roof ventilation
  • Install shingles, asphalt, metal, or other materials to make the roof weatherproof
  • Align roofing materials with edges of the roof
  • Cut roofing materials to fit around walls or vents
  • Cover exposed nail or screw heads with roofing cement or caulk to prevent leakage

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +1.1%
Job Openings 94

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