Notes on employment for Roofers


  • Most roofers acquire their skills informally on the job; some roofers train through 3-year apprenticeship programs.
  • Jobs for roofers should be plentiful because the work is hot, strenuous, and dirty, resulting in higher job turnover than in most construction trades.
  • Demand for roofers is less susceptible to downturns in the economy than demand for other construction trades because most roofing work consists of repair and reroofing.



More information on Roofers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Roofers occupation
Number of Roofers in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Roofers
Working conditions for Roofers
Significant points for Roofers
Training requirements for Roofers



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