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Helpers--Roofers Salary in New York, NY

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Helpers--Roofers in New York, NY have a median annual salary of $46,780, with 130 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $42,440 at the 10th percentile to $62,400 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

$46,780

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$22.49

Employment

130

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$42,440
10th
$42,670
25th
$46,780
Median
$52,000
75th
$62,400
90th

Local compared with national

New York, NY

$46,780

Median annual · 2025

United States

$44,160

Median annual · 2025

The New York, NY median is 5.9% above the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $2,620).

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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