Roofers
SOC Code: 47-2181 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Roofers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $52,395 | $69,056 | $85,696 | $102,357 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,573 | $61,422 | $77,293 | $93,142 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $48,152 | $62,650 | $77,168 | $91,666 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $50,627 | $63,939 | $77,251 | $90,563 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $47,923 | $62,067 | $76,190 | $90,334 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $48,131 | $61,714 | $75,317 | $88,899 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $58,219 | $68,224 | $78,229 | $88,234 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $52,666 | $64,085 | $75,525 | $86,944 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $46,446 | $59,925 | $73,424 | $86,902 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $46,176 | $59,717 | $73,258 | $86,798 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Coordination | 3.6 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 4.6 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.5 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.3 |
| Education and Training | 3.2 |
| Mathematics | 3.2 |
| Design | 3.2 |
| Mechanical | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 48.9% |
| Less than high school | 26.1% |
| Some college | 10.8% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 7.5% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 2.4% |
| Post-first professional | 2.1% |
| Other | 2.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.
- Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.
- Cement or nail flashing strips of metal or shingle over joints to make them watertight.
- Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions.
- Cut felt, shingles, or strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, or intersecting roof surfaces.
- Install vapor barriers or layers of insulation on flat roofs.
- Cover exposed nailheads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage or rust.
- Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, using chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shingles.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word ASR Software LWC-Plus ASR Software Taper-Plus ASR Software TopView LE ASR Software TopView ME AppliCad Roof Wizard CADAFIS DigiTools Roof CAD Energy cost evaluation software Exele TopView Humidity and vapor drive calculation software Insight Direct ServiceCEO
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