Roofers in New York
Roofers install and repair roofs on residential, commercial, and industrial structures using materials like shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, and wood. They may also spray roofing material to seal, insulate, or weatherproof buildings In New York the median pay is $66,020 a year, 19% above the national median of $55,440.
$66,020median pay in New York, per year
$58,470–$77,440middle half earn
4,570employed in New York
$55,440U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New York
4open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in New York or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).
Skills that matter most
CoordinationCritical ThinkingMonitoringOperation and ControlTime ManagementActive ListeningSpeakingOperations Monitoring
Knowledge areas
Building and ConstructionMechanicalMathematics (knowledge)English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceDesign
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Roofers.
Licenses and training in New York
Roofers pay in other states
Illinois · $77,900New Jersey · $76,600Minnesota · $74,490Massachusetts · $72,750Alaska · $66,750California · $63,600Connecticut · $62,070District of Columbia · $61,750Rhode Island · $61,630Washington · $60,640
Related occupations
BoilermakersBrickmasons and BlockmasonsStonemasonsCarpentersCarpet InstallersFloor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesFloor Sanders and FinishersTile and Stone Setters
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against roofers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against roofers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 47-2181.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.