Nationwide
ROOFER
Description:
Take an interest in becoming a roofer and rise above the rest! Roofers use a variety of materials to build roofs and cover structures such as houses, malls and hospitals. The materials used are shingles, asphalt, wood and aluminum. They perform routine inspections and maintenance on a building’s roof and determine the best repair procedures. Safety procedures and proper personal protective equipment is key to perform these tasks.
More about a career as a roofer:
Post-Secondary:
No formal programs for Roofers, experience is the best teacher!
Career Development:
Information on how to qualify for and receive a license as a Residential Builder in the State of Michigan: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Michigan 60-Hour Pre-License Training
One-on-One Contractor Exam Training
Additional Training Courses:
These courses are offered by Online CTI, headquartered in Traverse City with online courses available across the country.
Day In The Life of a Roofer:
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Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
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Cut felt, shingles, or strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, or intersecting roof surfaces.
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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.
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Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, using chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shingles.
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Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.
Employment & Wage Statistics
Job growth (2019-2026)
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10%
12%
Nationwide
Statewide
Regional
Job openings (2019-2016)
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360
19,500
Regional
Hourly wage range
$13.33
$17.03
$22.71
Median
Annual wage range
$27,730
$35,420
$47,240
Statewide
Hourly wage range
$13.82
$20.35
$34.86
Annual wage range
$28,740
$42,330
$72,500
Nationwide
