The top 10 highest paying industries for roofers helpers (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $29,440, nonresidential building construction is the highest paying industry for roofers helpers. It is followed by plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors industry (average annual salary $29,030). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of roofers helpers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary i | # of Empl. i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nonresidential Building Construction | $29,440 |
60 |
| 2 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $29,030 |
30 |
| 3 | Building Equipment Contractors | $29,030 |
30 |
| 4 | Construction of Buildings | $28,540 |
100 |
| 5 | Construction | $26,050 |
11,600 |
| 6 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $26,030 |
11,500 |
| 7 | Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $26,010 |
11,410 |
| 8 | Roofing Contractors | $25,980 |
11,220 |
| 9 | Building Finishing Contractors | $25,970 |
40 |
| 10 | Residential Building Construction | $23,510 |
n/a |