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Helpers--Roofers is a notable career in the 47 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Helpers--Roofers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 47-3016 |
| title | Helpers--Roofers |
| onet code | 47-3016.00 |
| description | Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 47 |
| tot emp | 5,170 |
| a mean | 42,070 |
| a median | 40,590 |
| a pct10 | 27,780 |
| a pct25 | 34,800 |
| a pct75 | 47,570 |
| a pct90 | 55,310 |
| h mean | 20 |
| h median | 19 |
The day-to-day work of a helpers--roofers typically centers on check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Coordination, Active Listening, and Monitoring. Across the top 3 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.08 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working helpers--roofers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (43.4%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 16% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Illinois at $56,360 and lowest in Mississippi at $30,790 — a 1.8× spread. The top five states (Illinois, Colorado, California, Delaware, Ohio) average $51,736. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $56,360 | $54,350 | $36,490 | $77,040 | — |
| Colorado | $54,170 | $53,140 | $46,820 | $60,800 | — |
| California | $53,130 | $51,430 | $37,880 | $60,590 | 910 |
| Delaware | $48,310 | $46,610 | $41,130 | $48,750 | 30 |
| Ohio | $46,710 | $52,280 | $43,800 | $49,170 | 470 |
| Virginia | $44,810 | $41,340 | $30,240 | $47,630 | 70 |
| Washington | $43,550 | $44,010 | $39,130 | $47,820 | — |
| Georgia | $43,520 | $40,950 | $33,280 | $45,030 | 70 |
| Oregon | $43,210 | $43,780 | $41,230 | $46,380 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,700 | $43,400 | $40,670 | $46,730 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $41,600 | $38,980 | $35,360 | $41,610 | — |
| Tennessee | $40,160 | $38,800 | $30,340 | $47,150 | 160 |
| Michigan | $39,850 | $43,650 | $36,490 | $58,290 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $38,100 | $39,140 | $32,610 | $46,560 | 250 |
| South Carolina | $37,460 | $41,240 | $35,300 | $53,050 | 100 |
| Arkansas | $36,680 | $36,920 | $34,750 | $39,960 | 40 |
| Oklahoma | $36,330 | $36,070 | $28,880 | $39,170 | — |
| Nevada | $35,110 | $36,120 | $34,210 | $38,620 | 70 |
| Texas | $34,320 | $34,130 | $29,120 | $38,470 | 420 |
| New Mexico | $33,530 | $37,730 | $29,810 | $50,390 | — |
| Alabama | $33,150 | $31,970 | $23,180 | $37,710 | 60 |
| Florida | $32,410 | $35,160 | $25,030 | $48,130 | 1,130 |
| Mississippi | $30,790 | $31,300 | $29,030 | $34,640 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for helpers--roofers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Commercial Roofing Helper or Commercial Roofing Laborer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Helpers--Roofers compares to others in the 47 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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