U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsCover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99,280 | 2.0 % | $18.21 | $37,880 | 0.9 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $10.59 | $12.95 | $16.45 | $22.21 | $29.14 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $22,030 | $26,940 | $34,220 | $46,190 | $60,610 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 91,430 | 12.82 | $18.22 | $37,900 |
| Residential Building Construction | 1,710 | 0.29 | $15.13 | $31,480 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 1,340 | 0.20 | $16.17 | $33,630 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | 1,260 | 0.19 | (8) | (8) |
| Employment Services | 920 | 0.04 | $15.51 | $32,260 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 91,430 | 12.82 | $18.22 | $37,900 |
| Residential Building Construction | 1,710 | 0.29 | $15.13 | $31,480 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 1,340 | 0.20 | $16.17 | $33,630 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | 1,260 | 0.19 | (8) | (8) |
| Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers | 250 | 0.13 | $22.27 | $46,320 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 60 | (7) | $26.09 | $54,260 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 750 | 0.05 | $23.81 | $49,520 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 260 | (7) | $23.34 | $48,540 |
| Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers | 250 | 0.13 | $22.27 | $46,320 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 170 | (7) | $21.91 | $45,570 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 12,510 | 0.89 | 1.15 | $22.55 | $46,910 |
| Florida | 9,910 | 1.40 | 1.79 | $15.36 | $31,950 |
| New York | 4,870 | 0.58 | 0.75 | $19.87 | $41,340 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,160 | 0.76 | 0.97 | $17.89 | $37,210 |
| Illinois | 3,820 | 0.69 | 0.89 | $23.85 | $49,600 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1,350 | 1.73 | 2.22 | $14.11 | $29,340 |
| Florida | 9,910 | 1.40 | 1.79 | $15.36 | $31,950 |
| Washington | 3,690 | 1.37 | 1.75 | $20.47 | $42,580 |
| Colorado | 2,770 | 1.28 | 1.64 | $16.30 | $33,900 |
| Arizona | 3,030 | 1.28 | 1.64 | $15.25 | $31,730 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 420 | 0.74 | 0.95 | $26.20 | $54,490 |
| Connecticut | 670 | 0.42 | 0.54 | $26.08 | $54,240 |
| Minnesota | 1,460 | 0.57 | 0.73 | $24.81 | $51,590 |
| Massachusetts | 1,860 | 0.60 | 0.76 | $23.96 | $49,850 |
| Illinois | 3,820 | 0.69 | 0.89 | $23.85 | $49,600 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 2,270 | 1.35 | 1.73 | $15.04 | $31,280 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 2,110 | 0.60 | 0.76 | $25.76 | $53,580 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,110 | 0.42 | 0.54 | $21.07 | $43,820 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,660 | 0.67 | 0.85 | $14.30 | $29,750 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 1,660 | 1.23 | 1.58 | $22.22 | $46,220 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,580 | 0.41 | 0.53 | $21.83 | $45,420 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,530 | 1.61 | 2.06 | $22.39 | $46,570 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,420 | 1.04 | 1.33 | $22.79 | $47,400 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 1,370 | 1.16 | 1.49 | $17.00 | $35,360 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,370 | 0.76 | 0.97 | $21.21 | $44,110 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown, TN | 190 | 4.49 | 5.75 | $11.59 | $24,100 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 440 | 3.73 | 4.77 | $16.79 | $34,930 |
| Greeley, CO | 260 | 3.51 | 4.49 | $16.11 | $33,510 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | 340 | 3.07 | 3.93 | $14.70 | $30,570 |
| Muncie, IN | 130 | 2.97 | 3.81 | $18.75 | $39,000 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | 190 | 2.97 | 3.80 | $20.26 | $42,140 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 110 | 2.79 | 3.57 | $14.31 | $29,770 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 940 | 2.54 | 3.25 | $14.45 | $30,060 |
| Great Falls, MT | 90 | 2.40 | 3.07 | $10.87 | $22,600 |
| Kokomo, IN | 90 | 2.27 | 2.90 | $12.77 | $26,560 |