Helpers--Roofers
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
- O*NET-SOC code
47-3016.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$44,160
Employment, U.S.6,030
Median hourly wage$21.23
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,140 | $37,030 | $44,160 | $48,970 | $62,400 |
By state (26)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 60 | $37,670 | 0.79 |
| Arkansas | 110 | $35,950 | 2.27 |
| California | 1,200 | $55,470 | 1.70 |
| Colorado | $55,860 | ||
| Florida | 1,240 | $38,350 | 3.21 |
| Georgia | $47,610 | ||
| Iowa | $42,650 | ||
| Louisiana | 70 | $43,680 | 0.95 |
| Maryland | $34,830 | ||
| Michigan | $41,750 | ||
| Mississippi | $31,090 | ||
| Missouri | $35,800 | ||
| Nevada | 30 | $37,430 | 0.52 |
| New Jersey | $42,670 | ||
| New Mexico | 130 | $37,640 | 3.76 |
| North Carolina | 270 | $44,120 | 1.41 |
| Ohio | 490 | $46,600 | 2.29 |
| Oklahoma | 70 | $38,950 | 0.99 |
| Oregon | 70 | $44,330 | 0.97 |
| Pennsylvania | 70 | $41,320 | 0.29 |
| South Carolina | 40 | $37,860 | 0.50 |
| Tennessee | 160 | $38,380 | 1.23 |
| Texas | 590 | $38,430 | 1.09 |
| Utah | 120 | $72,860 | 1.85 |
| Virginia | 110 | $46,030 | 0.71 |
| Washington | 110 | $44,520 | 0.76 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Insulation Workers, Mechanical | 1-2 | 0.948 |
| 2 | Helpers--Electricians | 1-2 | 0.946 |
| 3 | Fence Erectors | 1-2 | 0.942 |
| 4 | Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators | 1-2 | 0.937 |
| 5 | Foundry Mold and Coremakers | 1-2 | 0.936 |
| 6 | Riggers | 1-2 | 0.935 |
| 7 | Paperhangers | 1-2 | 0.932 |
| 8 | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | 1-2 | 0.926 |
| 9 | Carpenters | 1-2 | 0.921 |
| 10 | Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 1-2 | 0.919 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Helpers--Roofers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | Critical Thinking | 1.00 | 0.948 |
| Fence Erectors | Critical Thinking | 0.88 | 0.942 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | Critical Thinking | 0.88 | 0.926 |
| Roofers | Critical Thinking | 0.88 | 0.915 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | Critical Thinking | 1.00 | 0.894 |
| Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | Operations Monitoring | 1.00 | 0.891 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Helpers--Roofers, excluding software Helpers--Roofers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal | 5 of 20 | 16.5x |
| On Center Quick Bid | 4 of 20 | 30.8x |
| Construction Software Center EasyEst | 3 of 20 | 27.7x |
| Intuit QuickBooks | 3 of 20 | 1.6x |
| Microsoft Windows | 6 of 20 | 1.1x |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | 4 of 20 | 1.1x |
| SAP software | 3 of 20 | 0.5x |
| Microsoft Excel | 15 of 20 | 0.8x |
| Web browser software | 3 of 20 | 0.3x |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | 3 of 20 | 0.2x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.50 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 3.75 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.00 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.00 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 1.88 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.38 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.38 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 4.11 | 4.22 |
| English Language | 4.05 | 4.17 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.91 | 4.16 |
| Education and Training | 3.74 | 4.05 |
| Transportation | 3.67 | 3.73 |
| Administration and Management | 3.62 | 3.72 |
| Mechanical | 3.62 | 3.56 |
| Mathematics | 3.56 | 4.20 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.38 | 4.21 |
| Design | 3.35 | 3.56 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.32 | 3.91 |
| Chemistry | 3.31 | 3.49 |
| Production and Processing | 3.30 | 3.43 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.18 | 3.04 |
| Physics | 3.02 | 3.35 |
| Psychology | 2.81 | 3.43 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.69 | 2.38 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| Law and Government | 2.68 | 2.67 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.65 | 2.66 |
| Administrative | 2.56 | 2.31 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2.53 | 2.51 |
| Communications and Media | 2.49 | 1.98 |
| Foreign Language | 2.48 | 2.12 |
| Telecommunications | 2.34 | 2.31 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 2.24 | 2.07 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 2.21 | 2.07 |
| Geography | 2.16 | 2.60 |
| Food Production | 2.14 | 1.49 |
| History and Archeology | 1.95 | not rated |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.86 | 1.16 |
| Biology | 1.67 | 1.55 |
| Fine Arts | 1.51 | 0.99 |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.62 | 3.75 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.62 | 3.25 |
| Extent Flexibility | 3.12 | 3.75 |
| Static Strength | 3.12 | 3.75 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Stamina | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Far Vision | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Near Vision | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Oral Expression | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Information Ordering | 3.00 | 2.50 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.00 | 2.12 |
| Depth Perception | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Finger Dexterity | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Visualization | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Control Precision | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Reaction Time | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Selective Attention | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Category Flexibility | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Response Orientation | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Time Sharing | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.12 | 2.50 |
| Rate Control | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Explosive Strength | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 2.12 | 1.38 |
| Originality | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Peripheral Vision | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Written Expression | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Number Facility | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Sound Localization | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Memorization | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Night Vision | 1.88 | 1.00 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- AppliCad Roof Wizard
- DigiTools Roof CAD
- Energy cost evaluation software
- Exele TopView
- Humidity and vapor drive calculation software
- Insight Direct ServiceCEO
- Maintenance record software
- Roof Pro Estimate Software Roof Pro
- RoofLogic
- Roofing Calculator
- Wintac Pro
- Ziatek RoofDraw
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | 140 | 11.84 | $39,620 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 330 | 2.99 | $41,690 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 100 | 2.37 | $58,090 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 240 | 1.52 | $39,850 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 150 | 1.19 | $38,090 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 130 | 0.36 | $46,780 |