Roofers
Description OES Code: 87808
Cover roofs of structures with slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, and related materials using brushes, knives, punches, hammers, and other tools. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.

Wages, California
Entry-Level Hourly Wage $10.72
25th Percentile $12.40
50th Percentile $16.87
75th Percentile $21.59

Wages, San Joaquin County
Entry-Level Hourly Wage $11.11
25th Percentile $12.83
50th Percentile $15.69
75th Percentile $18.66

Wages by California County
• OES Survey
• CCOIS Survey

Employment Trends, California
Employment 1998 14,100
Projected Employment 2008 15,200
Percent Change 1998-2008 7.8%
Separations 1998-2008 5,000

Employment Trends, San Joaquin County
Employment 1999 210
Projected Employment 2006 290
Percent Change 1999-2006 38.1%
Separations 1999-2006 60

Employment Trends by California County

Working Conditions
Roofers work outdoors in all types of weather. The job can be very strenuous, from errecting scaffolds, to hauling heavy bags of shingles up ladders.

Advancement
As a roofer gains experience, he or she may advance to the position of supervisor or estimator. Some roofers eventually go into business for themselves.

Getting the Job & Other Information
Roofers may find employment in the following industries: Residential Building Construction; Roofing, Siding, and Sheet Metal Work; Concrete, Gypsum, and Plaster Products ; Personnel Supply Services.

For a list of current job listing, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank.

Education and Training
Most roofers acquire their skills while working with established roofing contractors. Classroom training is also valuable, and apprenticeships are sometimes offered through union management committees.

Skills & Other Requirements
The following skills are important for roofers: Apply Building Codes; Apply Coatings/Adhesives; Cut, Fit & Join Construction Materials; Erect Scaffold; Install Prefabricated House/Building Components; Move And Lift Heavy Objects; Provide Customer Service In Roofing; Read Technical Drawings & Specifications; Use Hand/Power Tools; Use Measuring Devices In Construction & Extraction Work.

References
Oregon Labor Market Information Center Occupational Information Center

Related Occupations: Roofer's Helpers, Lathers

Training: California Training and Education Providers (CTEP)