There are currently an estimated 146,200 roofers in the United States. The roofer job market is expected to grow by 11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are roofers?
CareerExplorer rates roofers with a B- employability rating, meaning this career should provide good employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 23,000 roofers. That number is based on 16,200 additional roofers, and the retirement of 6,800 existing roofers.
What’s the supply of roofers?
The roofer industry is concentrated in Florida, California, Texas
Roofer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Roofers |
|---|---|
| Florida | 17,860 |
| California | 16,720 |
| Texas | 7,910 |
| Illinois | 4,730 |
| New York | 4,460 |
| Ohio | 4,370 |
| Washington | 4,300 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,840 |
| Arizona | 3,400 |
| Colorado | 3,250 |
| Michigan | 3,240 |
| Oregon | 3,010 |
| Indiana | 2,800 |
| Georgia | 2,680 |
| Virginia | 2,500 |
| Wisconsin | 2,450 |
| North Carolina | 2,430 |
| Minnesota | 2,210 |
| Utah | 2,170 |
| Missouri | 2,110 |
| Massachusetts | 1,800 |
| Nevada | 1,730 |
| Tennessee | 1,680 |
| New Jersey | 1,570 |
| South Carolina | 1,540 |
| Maryland | 1,300 |
| New Mexico | 1,300 |
| Iowa | 1,180 |
| Kentucky | 1,160 |
| Oklahoma | 970 |
| Hawaii | 960 |
| Nebraska | 930 |
| Idaho | 920 |
| Alabama | 900 |
| Kansas | 820 |
| Arkansas | 720 |
| Louisiana | 630 |
| Connecticut | 620 |
| Mississippi | 510 |
| South Dakota | 450 |
| Montana | 430 |
| West Virginia | 400 |
| Wyoming | 360 |
| Maine | 350 |
| Puerto Rico | 340 |
| Vermont | 320 |
| North Dakota | 270 |
| New Hampshire | 240 |
| Alaska | 210 |
| Delaware | 180 |