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Helpers--Roofers Salary in NJ

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Helpers--Roofers in NJ have a median annual salary of $42,670. Recorded earnings range from $36,270 at the 10th percentile to $52,000 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

$42,670

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$20.51

Employment

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Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$36,270
10th
$39,840
25th
$42,670
Median
$47,330
75th
$52,000
90th

Local compared with national

NJ

$42,670

Median annual · 2025

United States

$44,160

Median annual · 2025

The NJ median is 3.4% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $1,490).

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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