Roofer

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Roofers install sheet metal flashings, hot asphalt and gravel, and waterproof sheet materials on flat roofs. Shinglers install asphalt and wood shingles or shakes (roofing tiles) on sloped roofs of buildings.

Outlook

Good

Wage

Low: $17.00
Median: $24.00
High: $33.00

Training

  • Apprenticeship Technical Training
  • Apprenticeship: Combination of in-school and on the job training. Apprenticeship training and Certification in the trade is voluntary.
  • Red Seal Trade. 

Places of Employment

Roofing contractors, construction contractors, self employed. 

Regulated

No

Hours

Seasonal