Details Report for:
47-2181.00 - Roofers
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.
Sample of reported job titles: Commercial Roofer, Industrial Roofer, Metal Roofing Mechanic, Residential Roofer, Roof Mechanic, Roof Service Technician, Roofer, Roofing Technician, Sheet Metal Roofer
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Analytical or scientific software — Energy cost evaluation software; Exele TopView; Humidity and vapor drive calculation software; Roofing Calculator
- Computer aided design CAD software
— AppliCad Roof Wizard; ASR Software TopView LE; DigiTools Roof CAD; Ziatek RoofDraw (see all 7 examples)
- Data base user interface and query software — CADAFIS; Insight Direct ServiceCEO; RoofLogic; Wintac Pro (see all 5 examples)
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Operating system software — Microsoft Windows
- Project management software — Maintenance record software
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Air compressors
- Air dryers — Hot air blowers; Roof dryers
- Angle brackets — Adjustable roof brackets; Fixed-roof brackets
- Anvils — Slaters' anvils
- Axes
- Bituminous material distributors — Bitumen applicators
- Blocks or pulleys — Hoisting wheels; Long ladder hoisting wheels; Short ladder hoisting wheels
- Blow torch — Double-lock seamers; Propane torches; Single seamers; Torches (see all 7 examples)
- Caulking guns
- Chalk lines — Chalk line markers; Roofing layout tapes
- Chip Spreaders — Gravelers; Hot or cold process power gravelers
- Claw hammer — Claw hammers
- Cold chisels — Grooving tools; Seaming chisels
- Cutting machines — Power roof cutters
- Desktop computers
- Fall protection lanyard — Safety lanyards
- Hammers — Nail hammers; Plastic hammers; Seaming hammers; Slate hammers (see all 5 examples)
- Hatchets — Carpenters' hatchets; Metric roofing hatchets; Standard roofing hatchets; Wood shingling hatchets (see all 5 examples)
- Heat guns — Hot air welding machines
- Heat tracing equipment — Infrared thermometers
- Hip and ridge — Roofing spades; Shake tear-off tools; Shingle rippers; Tear-off shovels (see all 8 examples)
- Hoists — Hydraulic swing beam hoists; Power hoists; Shingle ladder hoists; Trolley track hoists
- Hydraulic hand crimp tool — Hand crimpers
- Kettle exchangers — Double-burner pump kettles; Single burner draw kettles; Single burner pump kettles
- Ladders — Chicken ladders
- Laser printers
- Liquid leak detectors — Electronic leak detectors
- Magnetic tools — Rolling magnetic sweepers
- Manual press brake — Bench-mount hand brakes
- Measuring wheels for distance — Measuring wheels
- Metal folding machine — Cleat benders
- Notebook computers
- Personal computers
- Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers — Personal digital assistants PDA
- Pipe bending tools — Downspout crimpers
- Pneumatic nail drivers — Pneumatic air nailers
- Power drills
- Power nail guns — Roofing coil nailers
- Power saws — Circular saws; Gas-powered chop saws; Reciprocating saws; Shingle saws
- Protractors — Roof pitch finders
- Pry bars — Spud bars; Spud/scraper bars; Wrecking bars
- Pullers — Nail pullers; Nail strippers; Scraper/pullers
- Punches or nail sets or drifts — Hand punches
- Punching pliers — Core cutters
- Putty knives
- Rivet tools — Pop rivet guns
- Roofing mop — Tar mops
- Safety harnesses or belts — Fall arrest systems; Safety belts
- Safety hooks — Roof hooks
- Safety shoes — Korker cleats; Roofing shoes
- Scaffolding — Ladder jacks
- Scaffolding handrail — Roofing guardrails
- Scaffolding stabilizers — Ladder braces; Ladder levelers; Ladder standoffs
- Scales — Triangular scales
- Seam welder — Seam finishing machines; Semiautomatic welding machines
- Shears — Clipping shears; Foot squaring shears; Membrane slitters; Slate cutters
- Sheet metal pliers — Hand roofing double seamers; Seaming pliers; Tinsmith pliers; Two-handed edgers
- Shovels — Shingle shovels
- Soldering iron — Heat welders; Soldering irons
- Staple guns — Hammer tackers
- Swaging tools — Rotary machines
- Tape measures — Measuring tapes
- Tinners snips — Compound snips; Snips; Straight snips; Tin snips
- Tongs — Sheet metal hand tongs
- Trowels — Pointing trowels; Round-point trowels
- Utility knives — Angle knives; Draw knives; Roofing knives
- Welding masks — Welding hoods
- Wood chisels
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.
- Remove debris or vegetation from work sites.
- Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
- Estimate construction project labor requirements.
- Estimate materials requirements for projects.
- Install roofing materials.
- Apply adhesives to construction materials.
- Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
- Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
- Apply paint to surfaces.
- Install insulation in equipment or structures.
- Install solar energy systems.
- Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
- Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces.
- Pour materials into or on designated areas.
- Install green structural components, equipment or systems.
- Install doors or windows.
- Drill holes in construction materials.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed |
Education | These occupations usually require a high school diploma. |
Related Experience | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers. |
SVP Range | (4.0 to < 6.0) |
Education
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
47-2044.00 | Tile and Stone Setters ![]() |
47-2051.00 | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers |
47-2053.00 | Terrazzo Workers and Finishers |
47-2121.00 | Glaziers |
47-2132.00 | Insulation Workers, Mechanical ![]() |
47-2142.00 | Paperhangers |
47-2161.00 | Plasterers and Stucco Masons |
47-2171.00 | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers ![]() |
47-3012.00 | Helpers--Carpenters |
47-4031.00 | Fence Erectors |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $20.24 hourly, $42,100 annual |
State wages | |
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Employment (2019) | 161,600 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 14,700 |
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Top industries (2019) | Construction (79% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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