As of June 2026, Helpers--Roofers has an AI-exposure score of 39/100 (Low exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Helpers--Roofers
More exposed than 9% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$44,160. About 600 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Construction roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (100%).
No augmentable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (100%).
- Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.
- Maintain tools and equipment.
- Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
- Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.
- Apply shingles, gravel, or asphalt over the top layer of tar to protect the roofing material.
- Attach sheets of metal to roof boards or building frameworks when installing metal roofs.
- Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types.
- Attach roofing paper and composition shingles, using nails.
- Clean work areas and equipment.
- Place tiles, nail them to roof boards, and cover nailheads with roofing cement.
- Clear drains and downspouts and clean gutters.
- Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders.
- Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
- Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.
- Chop tar into small pieces, and heat chopped tar in kettles.
- Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces.
- Remove old roofing materials.
- Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.
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