There are currently an estimated 166,700 roofers in the United States. The roofer job market is expected to grow by 5.9% between 2024 and 2034.
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 9,800 roofers.
What’s the supply of roofers?
The roofer industry is concentrated in Florida, California, Washington
Roofer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Roofers |
|---|---|
| Florida | 23,550 |
| California | 21,190 |
| Washington | 5,890 |
| Texas | 5,740 |
| Illinois | 5,300 |
| Ohio | 4,610 |
| New York | 4,570 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,830 |
| Oregon | 3,430 |
| Arizona | 3,420 |
| Colorado | 3,340 |
| Michigan | 3,090 |
| North Carolina | 3,060 |
| Indiana | 2,980 |
| Utah | 2,710 |
| Wisconsin | 2,400 |
| Georgia | 2,160 |
| Nevada | 2,120 |
| Tennessee | 2,110 |
| Virginia | 2,070 |
| Maryland | 2,050 |
| Missouri | 2,050 |
| Massachusetts | 1,950 |
| Minnesota | 1,890 |
| New Jersey | 1,860 |
| Nebraska | 1,730 |
| Oklahoma | 1,260 |
| Idaho | 1,190 |
| New Mexico | 1,160 |
| Hawaii | 1,110 |
| Kentucky | 1,080 |
| Alabama | 1,010 |
| Arkansas | 950 |
| Iowa | 930 |
| Kansas | 900 |
| South Carolina | 850 |
| Connecticut | 790 |
| Louisiana | 760 |
| Maine | 610 |
| Mississippi | 480 |
| West Virginia | 440 |
| South Dakota | 400 |
| Montana | 370 |
| Rhode Island | 360 |
| Wyoming | 330 |
| Alaska | 310 |
| North Dakota | 290 |
| New Hampshire | 270 |
| Delaware | 230 |
| Vermont | 210 |
| District of Columbia | 100 |