Helpers--Roofers Salary
Construction and Extraction Occupations · 6.0K employed in the U.S.
Median annual
$44,160
Median hourly
$21
Average annual
$45,150
Typical range
$30,140–$62,400
Pay distribution
10th to 90th percentile, with the median marked.
What this role pays
The median annual salary for Helpers--Roofers is $44,160 as of May 2025, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. That works out to about $21 an hour at a full-time schedule.
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment..
Most earn between $30,140 and $62,400 a year. There are roughly 6.0K people employed as helpers--roofers in the United States. Use the state and metro pages below to see how pay changes by location, and the calculator to convert any hourly or annual figure.
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Convert your pay and see where it lands for Helpers--Roofers.
- Hourly
- $21.23
- Daily
- $170
- Weekly
- $849
- Bi-weekly
- $1,698
- Monthly
- $3,680
- Annual
- $44,160
$44,160 a year is around the 50th percentile for Helpers--Rooferss. The median is $44,160.
Highest-paying states
Median annual wage by state.
- 1Utah$72,860
- 2Colorado$55,860
- 3California$55,470
- 4Georgia$47,610
- 5Ohio$46,600
- 6Virginia$46,030
- 7Washington$44,520
- 8Oregon$44,330
- 9North Carolina$44,120
- 10Louisiana$43,680
- 11New Jersey$42,670
- 12Iowa$42,650
Top-paying metro areas
Median annual wage by metro area.
- 1San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$58,090
- 2Salinas, CA$55,470
- 3Fresno, CA$51,170
- 4Canton-Massillon, OH$50,430
- 5Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,610
- 6Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$47,090
- 7New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$46,780
- 8Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$45,150
- 9Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$44,380
- 10Raleigh-Cary, NC$44,130
- 11Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$41,690
- 12Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$39,850
Related job titles
Employers advertise Helpers--Roofers roles under these titles.
Related occupations
- Roofers$55,440
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$40,470
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$42,360
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$47,550
- Helpers--Carpenters$43,780
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$57,660
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$49,120
- Helpers--Electricians$42,670
What a Helpers--Roofers does
- Clean work areas and equipment.
- Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
- Maintain tools and equipment.
- Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.
- Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
- Clear drains and downspouts and clean gutters.
- Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.
- Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Helpers--Roofers make?
- The median annual wage for Helpers--Roofers is $44,160 ($21 per hour). Pay ranges from about $30,140 at the 10th percentile to $62,400 at the 90th percentile.
- What is the average salary for a Helpers--Roofers?
- The average (mean) annual salary is $45,150, which is higher than the median because a small number of high earners pull the average up.
- Which state pays Helpers--Rooferss the most?
- Utah has the highest median annual wage for this occupation at $72,860.
- Is Helpers--Roofers a growing occupation?
- BLS employment data for May 2025 counts about 6.0K people in this occupation. Projected growth is published separately in the BLS Employment Projections program.
- What does a Helpers--Roofers do?
- Clean work areas and equipment.; Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.; Maintain tools and equipment..