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Helpers--Roofers Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks

SOC 47-3016 · National · May 2025 OEWS Data

Median Annual Salary
$44,158
$21.23/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The national median salary for Helpers--Roofers is $44,158 per year ($21.23/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $37,024 and $48,963 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $62,400 per year. There are approximately 6,030 helpers--roofers employed in the United States.

About This Role

BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018

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).

Career Outlook

BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+5.7%
Faster than average
Annual openings
600
per year, on avg
Workforce today
5K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
5% from new growth95% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
No formal educational credential
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

Industry Wage Breakdown

Top 2 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
IndustryWorkforce Median Pay
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
NAICS 238100
6K$44,380
Building Equipment Contractors
NAICS 238200
70$41,450

Wage Percentiles

Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
PercentileHourly RateAnnual Salary
P10$14.49$30,139
P25$17.80$37,024
P50MEDIAN$21.23$44,158
P75$23.54$48,963
P90$30.00$62,400

Market Context Signal

JOLTS · manufacturing sector
Stable
Openings Rate
3.5%
Quits Rate
1.4%

Manufacturing openings ticked up to 462K (+19K) in March, with the rate at 3.5%. Hires rose to 310K. The sector has stabilized after late-2025 softening.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average helpers--roofers salary?

The national median salary for Helpers--Roofers is $44,158 per year ($21.23/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $37,024 and $48,963 annually.

How much do top-earning helpers--roofers make?

The 90th percentile salary for Helpers--Roofers is $62,400 per year ($30.00/hr). The 75th percentile is $48,963 per year.

What is the entry-level salary for helpers--roofers?

Entry-level Helpers--Roofers (10th percentile) earn approximately $30,139 per year ($14.49/hr). The 25th percentile is $37,024 per year.

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Helpers--Roofers Salary by State

Top 5 states by employment
Florida1,240 workersCalifornia1,200 workersTexas590 workersOhio490 workersNorth Carolina270 workers

About This Data

Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.

P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.

Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.

Next OEWS release: May 2027Verify on BLS.gov →

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