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Roofers in The United States

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Roofers -- Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, and related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)47-2181.00
Career InterestsRC
Minimum education required(none)
No formal educational credential
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Mod OJT)
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)1.18 (moderate growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)160,600
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)179,600
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)19,500
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$26,540
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$45,820
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$70,920
Career ClusterArchitecture & Construction
(Arquitectura y construcción)
Major Occupational GroupConstruction and Extraction

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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.


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