Jobs Similar to Roofers
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to roofers, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Glaziers, Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters and Carpenters.
Roofers: $55,440 median pay · usual preparation: High school.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Roofers) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GlaziersSame group | 81% | $57,080+3% | High school |
| 2 | Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | 79% | $47,550−14% | High school |
| 3 | CarpentersSame group | 79% | $60,580+9% | High school |
| 4 | Brickmasons and BlockmasonsSame group | 79% | $62,120+12% | High school |
| 5 | Structural Iron and Steel WorkersSame group | 78% | $62,780+13% | High school |
| 6 | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersSame group | 78% | $58,970+6% | High school |
| 7 | Construction LaborersSame group | 78% | $47,120−15% | High school |
| 8 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSame group | 77% | $58,930+6% | High school |
| 9 | Terrazzo Workers and FinishersSame group | 77% | $76,170+37% | High school |
| 10 | Floor Sanders and FinishersSame group | 77% | $50,440−9% | High school |
| 11 | Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSame group | 77% | $57,020+3% | High school |
| 12 | Insulation Workers, MechanicalSame group | 76% | $58,340+5% | High school |
| 13 | Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSame group | 76% | $53,340−4% | High school |
| 14 | Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSame group | 76% | $49,120−11% | High school |
| 15 | PipelayersSame group | 76% | $49,000−12% | High school |
| 16 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 76% | $42,360−24% | High school |
| 17 | Helpers--Roofers | 75% | $44,160−20% | High school |
| 18 | Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | 75% | $57,430+4% | High school |
| 19 | Tile and Stone SettersSame group | 75% | $55,6900% | High school |
| 20 | Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers | 75% | $45,990−17% | High school |
- 1Glaziers
81% similar · $57,080 (+3%) · High school · Same group
- 2Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
79% similar · $47,550 (−14%) · High school
- 3Carpenters
79% similar · $60,580 (+9%) · High school · Same group
- 4Brickmasons and Blockmasons
79% similar · $62,120 (+12%) · High school · Same group
- 5Structural Iron and Steel Workers
78% similar · $62,780 (+13%) · High school · Same group
- 6Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
78% similar · $58,970 (+6%) · High school · Same group
- 7Construction Laborers
78% similar · $47,120 (−15%) · High school · Same group
- 8Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
77% similar · $58,930 (+6%) · High school · Same group
- 9Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
77% similar · $76,170 (+37%) · High school · Same group
- 10Floor Sanders and Finishers
77% similar · $50,440 (−9%) · High school · Same group
- 11Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
77% similar · $57,020 (+3%) · High school · Same group
- 12Insulation Workers, Mechanical
76% similar · $58,340 (+5%) · High school · Same group
- 13Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
76% similar · $53,340 (−4%) · High school · Same group
- 14Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
76% similar · $49,120 (−11%) · High school · Same group
- 15Pipelayers
76% similar · $49,000 (−12%) · High school · Same group
- 16Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
76% similar · $42,360 (−24%) · High school
- 17Helpers--Roofers
75% similar · $44,160 (−20%) · High school
- 18Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
75% similar · $57,430 (+4%) · High school
- 19Tile and Stone Setters
75% similar · $55,690 (0%) · High school · Same group
- 20Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
75% similar · $45,990 (−17%) · High school
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than roofers.
- Terrazzo Workers and Finishers77% similar · $76,170 (+37%)
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers78% similar · $62,780 (+13%)
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons79% similar · $62,120 (+12%)
- Carpenters79% similar · $60,580 (+9%)
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers78% similar · $58,970 (+6%)
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers77% similar · $58,930 (+6%)
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for roofers also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs that can lead here
Careers where roofers is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Helpers--Roofers (85)
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (79)
- Fence Erectors (77)
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (76)
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons (75)
- Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers (75)
- Helpers--Carpenters (74)
Questions about jobs like roofers
What jobs are most similar to roofers?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Glaziers (81% similar), Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters (79% similar), Carpenters (79% similar), Brickmasons and Blockmasons (79% similar) and Structural Iron and Steel Workers (78% similar).
Which jobs like roofers pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers ($76,170, +37%; usually a high school diploma), Structural Iron and Steel Workers ($62,780, +13%; usually a high school diploma) and Brickmasons and Blockmasons ($62,120, +12%; usually a high school diploma) have the highest BLS median pay compared with roofers ($55,440). Without more preparation than roofers usually need: Terrazzo Workers and Finishers, Structural Iron and Steel Workers and Brickmasons and Blockmasons.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.