Career Paths From 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.

Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersLateral Move92.3% skill match
Roofers and Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 6% higher.
Current median salary
$55,440
Target median salary
$58,930
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Insulation Workers, MechanicalLateral Move90.5% skill match
Roofers and Insulation Workers, Mechanical share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Insulation Workers, Mechanical sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 5% higher.
Current median salary
$55,440
Target median salary
$58,340
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Terrazzo Workers and FinishersLateral Move88.4% skill match
Roofers and Terrazzo Workers and Finishers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Terrazzo Workers and Finishers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 37% higher.
Current median salary
$55,440
Target median salary
$76,170
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
TapersLateral Move90% skill match
Roofers and Tapers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Tapers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 23% higher.
Current median salary
$55,440
Target median salary
$68,270
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Structural Iron and Steel WorkersLateral Move91.5% skill match
Roofers and Structural Iron and Steel Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Structural Iron and Steel Workers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 13% higher.
Current median salary
$55,440
Target median salary
$62,780
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
GlaziersLateral Move93.6% skill match
Roofers and Glaziers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Glaziers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 3% higher.
Current median salary
$55,440
Target median salary
$57,080
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersLateral Move90.9% skill match
Roofers and Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% 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 3% higher.
Current median salary
$55,440
Target median salary
$57,020
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Painters, Construction and MaintenanceLateral Move89% skill match
Roofers and Painters, Construction and Maintenance share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Painters, Construction and Maintenance sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 11% lower.
Current median salary
$55,440
Target median salary
$49,400
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
PaperhangersLateral Move93% skill match
Roofers and Paperhangers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Paperhangers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 6% lower.
Current median salary
$55,440
Target median salary
$52,140
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersLateral Move91.4% skill match
Roofers and Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 6% higher.
Current median salary
$55,440
Target median salary
$58,970
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Fence ErectorsLateral Move88.1% skill match
Roofers and Fence Erectors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Fence Erectors sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 13% lower.
Current median salary
$55,440
Target median salary
$47,980
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive FirersCareer Change89.9% skill match
Roofers and Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 24% higher.
Current median salary
$55,440
Target median salary
$68,840
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Bridge and Lock TendersCareer Change89.2% skill match
Roofers and Bridge and Lock Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Bridge and Lock Tenders is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 4% higher.
Current median salary
$55,440
Target median salary
$57,700
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, HandCareer Change87.4% skill match
Roofers and Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 27% lower.
Current median salary
$55,440
Target median salary
$40,240
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Foundry Mold and CoremakersCareer Change90.4% skill match
Roofers and Foundry Mold and Coremakers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Foundry Mold and Coremakers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 13% lower.
Current median salary
$55,440
Target median salary
$48,110
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.