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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Northwest Balance of State | 100 | 14 | $22.86/hr | $2.49/hr | $12.48/hr | $16.93/hr | $22.48/hr | $27.53/hr | $30.51/hr |
| Minnesota | 1,910 | 382 | $27.65/hr | $0.75/hr | $16.47/hr | $19.77/hr | $26.47/hr | $35.26/hr | $39.94/hr |
| U S | 129,690 | 2,464 | $22.35/hr | $0.22/hr | $12.95/hr | $16.17/hr | $20.54/hr | $27.04/hr | $34.60/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Carpenters | 1,580 | $19.53/hr | N/A |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 80 | $28.14/hr | N/A |
| Glaziers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tasks for Roofers
- Fastens composition shingles or sheets to roof with asphalt, cement, or nails.
- Overlaps successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap, using chalkline, gauge on shingling hatchet, or lines on shingles.
- Mops or pours hot asphalt or tar onto roof base when applying asphalt or tar and gravel to roof.
- Cuts roofing paper to size and nails or staples paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials.
- Applies gravel or pebbles over top layer, using rake or stiff-bristled broom.
- Cleans and maintains equipment.
- Removes snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
- Insulates, soundproofs, and seals buildings with foam, using spray gun, air compressor, and heater.
- Punches holes in slate, tile, terra cotta, or wooden shingles, using punch and hammer.
- Cuts strips of flashing and fits them into angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
- Aligns roofing material with edge of roof.
- Applies alternate layers of hot asphalt or tar and roofing paper until roof covering is completed as specified.
