The Job Market for Roofers in the United States

Current Employment Landscape

• Estimated Roofers: Approximately 154,500 roofers are currently employed in the United States.
• Job Market Growth: The roofer job market is projected to grow by 2.0% from 2022 to 2032.

Employability Ratings

• Employability Rating: CareerExplorer rates roofers with a C employability rating, indicating moderate employment opportunities in the foreseeable future.
• Future Demand: Over the next decade, the U.S. is expected to require an additional 8,000 roofers. This includes 3,100 new positions and the retirement of 4,900 existing roofers.

Supply of Roofers by State

The roofer industry is concentrated in specific states, with Florida, California, and Texas having the highest numbers of employed roofers. Here’s a breakdown of the number of roofers employed by state:

State	Employed Roofers
Florida	17,860
California	16,720
Texas	7,910
Illinois	4,730
New York	4,460
Ohio	4,370
Washington	4,300
Pennsylvania	3,840
Arizona	3,400
Colorado	3,250
Michigan	3,240
Oregon	3,010
Indiana	2,800
Georgia	2,680
Virginia	2,500
Wisconsin	2,450
North Carolina	2,430
Minnesota	2,210
Utah	2,170
Missouri	2,110
Massachusetts	1,800
Nevada	1,730
Tennessee	1,680
New Jersey	1,570
South Carolina	1,540
Maryland	1,300
New Mexico	1,300
Iowa	1,180
Kentucky	1,160
Oklahoma	970
Hawaii	960
Nebraska	930
Idaho	920
Alabama	900
Kansas	820
Arkansas	720
Louisiana	630
Connecticut	620
Mississippi	510
South Dakota	450
Montana	430
West Virginia	400
Wyoming	360
Maine	350
Puerto Rico	340
Vermont	320
North Dakota	270
New Hampshire	240
Alaska	210
Delaware	180

Summary

The roofer job market in the U.S. is stable, with moderate growth expected over the next decade. States like Florida, California, and Texas are leading in employment numbers, reflecting the demand for roofing professionals in residential and commercial sectors.