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Helpers--Roofers Salary in MS

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Helpers--Roofers in MS have a median annual salary of $31,090. Recorded earnings range from $29,740 at the 10th percentile to $34,040 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$31,090

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$14.95

Employment

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Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$29,740
10th
$29,780
25th
$31,090
Median
$33,950
75th
$34,040
90th

Local compared with national

MS

$31,090

Median annual · 2025

United States

$44,160

Median annual · 2025

The MS median is 29.6% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $13,070).

Top skills

  1. 1.Active ListeningImportance 3.0
  2. 2.CoordinationImportance 2.9
  3. 3.MonitoringImportance 2.8
  4. 4.SpeakingImportance 2.6
  5. 5.Critical ThinkingImportance 2.6
  6. 6.Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 2.6
  7. 7.Active LearningImportance 2.5
  8. 8.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 2.5
  9. 9.Equipment SelectionImportance 2.5
  10. 10.Quality Control AnalysisImportance 2.5
  11. 11.Time ManagementImportance 2.5
  12. 12.Social PerceptivenessImportance 2.4

Career information

Education and experience

Experience
None
Job zone
2

Technology used

  • AppliCad Roof Wizard
  • DigiTools Roof CAD
  • Energy cost evaluation software
  • Exele TopView
  • Humidity and vapor drive calculation software
  • Insight Direct ServiceCEO
  • Maintenance record software
  • Roof Pro Estimate Software Roof Pro
  • Roofing Calculator
  • RoofLogic
  • Wintac Pro
  • Ziatek RoofDraw

Common tasks

  • Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
  • Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
  • Clean work areas and equipment.
  • Maintain tools and equipment.
  • Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces.
  • Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.
  • Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.
  • Remove old roofing materials.
  • Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types.
  • Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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