Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

47-2181 Roofers

Occupational Description:
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.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2025

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Southwest Minnesota	90	21	$30.16/hr	$23.01/hr	$23.97/hr	$26.67/hr	$31.41/hr	$41.54/hr

Leading Industries for Roofers

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Construction	1,980	$38.60/hr
Manufacturing	30	$26.67/hr
Public Administration	N/A	N/A

Other Regional Data for Roofers

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Northeast Minnesota	N/A	N/A	5.9%
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northeast Balance of State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	40	$24.58/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	40	$23.97/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	50	$29.66/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	90	$29.58/hr	3.5%
Southwest Minnesota	90	$26.67/hr	4.0%
Northwest Balance of State	90	$29.59/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	100	$30.35/hr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	140	$29.66/hr	4.8%
Fargo ND-MN MSA	140	$23.70/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	150	$36.39/hr	N/A
Central Minnesota	220	$35.88/hr	7.9%
Duluth MN-WI MSA	240	$41.89/hr	N/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	1,220	$38.79/hr	4.9%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	1,330	$38.72/hr	N/A
Minnesota	2,010	$38.08/hr	5.6%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	560	$30.57/hr	5.8%
Insulation Workers, Mechanical	460	$47.34/hr	5.1%
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	110	$33.42/hr	9.0%
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	70	$44.63/hr	4.9%
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	N/A	$21.99/hr	5.3%
Carpenters	15,190	$31.67/hr	4.4%
Structural Iron and Steel Workers	850	$45.68/hr	6.4%
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	1,160	$43.68/hr	3.9%
Glaziers	330	$32.90/hr	5.9%
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	1,120	$27.46/hr	7.3%

Task for Roofers

Cut felt, shingles, or strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, or intersecting roof surfaces.
Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.
Install vapor barriers or layers of insulation on flat roofs.
Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, using chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shingles.
Cover roofs or exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, or related materials, using brushes, knives, punches, hammers, or other tools.
Estimate materials and labor required to complete roofing jobs.
Waterproof or damp-proof walls, floors, roofs, foundations, or basements by painting or spraying surfaces with waterproof coatings or by attaching waterproofing membranes to surfaces.
Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions.
Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions.
Cement or nail flashing strips of metal or shingle over joints to make them watertight.