Helpers--Roofer Salary
Helpers--Roofers earn a median $44,160 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
What helpers--roofers do
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. Construction laborers who do not primarily assist roofers are classified under "Construction Laborers" (47-2061). Apprentice workers are classified with the appropriate skilled construction trade occupation (47-2011 through 47-2231).
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -0.1% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 600
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of helpers--roofers is projected to shrink 0.1% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 600 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Helpers--Roofer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$3,119
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,738
- Medicare (1.45%)$640
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$37,663
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,140 | $14.49 | $26,397 |
| 25th percentile | $37,030 | $17.80 | $31,934 |
| Median (50th) | $44,160 | $21.23 | $37,663 |
| 75th percentile | $48,970 | $23.54 | $41,527 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $62,400 | $30.00 | $52,318 |
Helpers--Roofer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $72,860 | — | $57,774 | $51,200 – $76,140 | 120 |
| Colorado | $55,860 | +3.1% | $45,314 | $48,250 – $64,020 | — |
| California | $55,470 | +4.4% | $44,651 | $39,280 – $76,360 | 1,200 |
| Georgia | $47,610 | +9.4% | $38,586 | $40,130 – $56,410 | — |
| Ohio | $46,600 | −0.2% | $39,124 | $43,100 – $55,800 | 490 |
| Virginia | $46,030 | +2.7% | $37,332 | $25,810 – $47,110 | 110 |
| Washington | $44,520 | +2.2% | $37,952 | $40,690 – $49,000 | 110 |
| Oregon | $44,330 | +2.6% | $34,750 | $42,390 – $46,470 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $44,120 | +15.8% | $36,379 | $38,050 – $48,450 | 270 |
| Louisiana | $43,680 | — | $36,353 | $26,730 – $47,680 | 70 |
| New Jersey | $42,670 | +2.6% | $35,656 | $36,270 – $52,000 | — |
| Iowa | $42,650 | — | $35,480 | $40,810 – $43,680 | — |
| Michigan | $41,750 | +4.8% | $34,203 | $37,480 – $58,490 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $41,320 | −3.2% | $34,112 | $39,350 – $44,560 | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $38,950 | +7.2% | $32,269 | $35,550 – $42,060 | 70 |
| Texas | $38,430 | +12.0% | $33,059 | $30,730 – $47,560 | 590 |
| Tennessee | $38,380 | −4.4% | $33,018 | $23,600 – $47,600 | 160 |
| Florida | $38,350 | +18.3% | $32,994 | $27,040 – $49,440 | 1,240 |
| South Carolina | $37,860 | +1.1% | $31,486 | $23,210 – $53,820 | 40 |
| Alabama | $37,670 | +13.6% | $30,829 | $36,810 – $43,680 | 60 |
| New Mexico | $37,640 | +12.3% | $31,773 | $28,090 – $53,860 | 130 |
| Nevada | $37,430 | +6.6% | $32,255 | $34,230 – $39,670 | 30 |
| Arkansas | $35,950 | −2.0% | $29,877 | $24,280 – $45,760 | 110 |
| Missouri | $35,800 | — | $30,200 | $31,350 – $36,060 | — |
| Maryland | $34,830 | — | $28,875 | $31,660 – $47,030 | — |
| Mississippi | $31,090 | +1.0% | $26,649 | $29,740 – $34,040 | — |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpers--Carpenter | $43,780 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Helpers--Electrician | $42,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | $42,670 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $42,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $47,550 | No formal educational credential | -11.7% |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | $40,470 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | $46,960 | No formal educational credential | +3.6% |
| Construction Laborer | $47,120 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Helpers--Extraction Worker | $47,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Fence Erector | $47,980 | No formal educational credential | +5.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--roofer make?
The national median salary for helpers--roofers is $44,160 a year ($21.23 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,140 and the top 10% earn over $62,400. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays helpers--roofers the most?
Utah has the highest median pay at $72,860.
How many helpers--roofers are there in the U.S.?
About 6,030 people work as helpers--roofers nationwide.