CAREERS TO CONSIDER

CARPENTRY

HVAC

PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL

MASONRY

WELDING

PAINTING

ROOFING

CONSTRUCTION
AND REMODELING

LANDSCAPING

PROPERTY
INVESTMENT

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

HANDYWORK

RESTORATION

Roofing

Keeping Communities Covered

Can you imagine not having a roof over your head? From homes to hospitals, roofers are essential to keeping everything indoors protected and covered. Not only do they install roofs, but they maintain them as well. If a storm hits and you have a leak, or there is wear and tear that needs repairing, they climb to high heights to make the fix. This in-demand career is for the detail-oriented worker who loves thrill and challenges throughout their day.

DID YOU KNOW?

52 %

of roofers reported a shortage of workers in 20201

REQUIREMENTS

Hand-Eye
Coordination

Physical
Endurance

Organizational
Skills

Detail-
Oriented

Time
Management

Communication
Skills

STARTING SALARY

$31K-$75K2

JOBS AVAILABLE

154.5K3

roofing

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Inspect and diagnose damages to roof and recommend repair options
  • Calculate materials needed to install or repair roof
  • Install ventilation, insulation and vapor barriers
  • Remove and replace damaged or unwanted roof
  • Spray roofs with chemical treatments and seal exposed nails to protect from weather damage
  • Clearly answer customer questions and concerns

Pathways to Becoming a Roofer

Education:

Earn your high school diploma or equivalent, then go to trade school.

Experience:

Land an apprenticeship to earn a salary while you learn the tricks of the trade.

Certifications:

Gain certifications to progress your career and increase your salary.

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Trade School

12 MONTHS - 2 YEARS

Certificate /Diploma

<$21K Program Cost

Leave school with little debt

$43.5K Median Salary

Land a job immediately

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COLLEGE

4+ YEARS

Bachelor's Degree

$106K College Cost

Average 4-year tuition cost

$62.2K Median Salary

Job hunt in a competitive industry

Start Your Career in Roofing

The Path to Pro Training Program helps you understand what it takes to work in roofing and other skilled industries. You can identify the career you’ll find happiness in, get mentored by pros in that field, and learn the basics.