Career Atlas USA

Career Paths From Helpers--Roofers

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

  1. Helpers--CarpentersLateral Move90.8% skill match

    Helpers--Roofers and Helpers--Carpenters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Helpers--Carpenters sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.

    Current median salary
    $44,160
    Target median salary
    $43,780
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  2. Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonsLateral Move87.1% skill match

    Helpers--Roofers and Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 8% lower.

    Current median salary
    $44,160
    Target median salary
    $40,470
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  3. Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersLateral Move86.1% skill match

    Helpers--Roofers and Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (86% match). Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 4% lower.

    Current median salary
    $44,160
    Target median salary
    $42,360
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  4. Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersLateral Move89% skill match

    Helpers--Roofers and Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 8% higher.

    Current median salary
    $44,160
    Target median salary
    $47,550
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  5. CarpentersLateral Move86.5% skill match

    Helpers--Roofers and Carpenters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (86% match). Carpenters sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 37% higher.

    Current median salary
    $44,160
    Target median salary
    $60,580
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  6. Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersLateral Move87.9% skill match

    Helpers--Roofers and Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 29% higher.

    Current median salary
    $44,160
    Target median salary
    $57,020
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  7. Terrazzo Workers and FinishersLateral Move89.8% skill match

    Helpers--Roofers and Terrazzo Workers and Finishers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Terrazzo Workers and Finishers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 72% higher.

    Current median salary
    $44,160
    Target median salary
    $76,170
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  8. Helpers--Extraction WorkersLateral Move86.6% skill match

    Helpers--Roofers and Helpers--Extraction Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Helpers--Extraction Workers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 8% higher.

    Current median salary
    $44,160
    Target median salary
    $47,730
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  9. Floor Sanders and FinishersLateral Move88.8% skill match

    Helpers--Roofers and Floor Sanders and Finishers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Floor Sanders and Finishers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 14% higher.

    Current median salary
    $44,160
    Target median salary
    $50,440
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  10. Hoist and Winch OperatorsCareer Change88.2% skill match

    Helpers--Roofers and Hoist and Winch Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Hoist and Winch Operators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 28% higher.

    Current median salary
    $44,160
    Target median salary
    $56,450
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  11. Fence ErectorsLateral Move85.5% skill match

    Helpers--Roofers and Fence Erectors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (86% match). Fence Erectors sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 9% higher.

    Current median salary
    $44,160
    Target median salary
    $47,980
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  12. Highway Maintenance WorkersLateral Move88.4% skill match

    Helpers--Roofers and Highway Maintenance Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Highway Maintenance Workers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 14% higher.

    Current median salary
    $44,160
    Target median salary
    $50,260
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  13. Roustabouts, Oil and GasLateral Move87.4% skill match

    Helpers--Roofers and Roustabouts, Oil and Gas share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Roustabouts, Oil and Gas sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 6% higher.

    Current median salary
    $44,160
    Target median salary
    $46,960
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  14. Tank Car, Truck, and Ship LoadersCareer Change84.8% skill match

    Helpers--Roofers and Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (85% match). Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 33% higher.

    Current median salary
    $44,160
    Target median salary
    $58,870
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  15. Tree Trimmers and PrunersCareer Change88.5% skill match

    Helpers--Roofers and Tree Trimmers and Pruners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Tree Trimmers and Pruners is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 15% higher.

    Current median salary
    $44,160
    Target median salary
    $50,960
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.