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Helpers--Roofers Salary in San Jose, CA

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Helpers--Roofers in San Jose, CA have a median annual salary of $58,090, with 100 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $45,760 at the 10th percentile to $90,290 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

$58,090

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$27.93

Employment

100

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$45,760
10th
$45,770
25th
$58,090
Median
$80,870
75th
$90,290
90th

Local compared with national

San Jose, CA

$58,090

Median annual · 2025

United States

$44,160

Median annual · 2025

The San Jose, CA median is 31.5% above the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $13,930).

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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