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Roofers in Illinois

Thinking about a career as a Roofers in Illinois? Here’s what you need to know. Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.

What do Roofers Make in Illinois?

For roofers working in Illinois, the typical annual salary is $66,940 per year (or about $32.18/hour).Earnings range from $45,340 at the 10th percentile to $103,670 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$45,340	$21.80
25th percentile	$51,080	$24.56
Median (50th)	$66,940	$32.18
75th percentile	$83,850	$40.31
90th percentile	$103,670	$49.84

The job concentration index in Illinois compared to the national average — is 1.13, indicating that roofers are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, roofers earn a median of $69,443 per year ($33.39/hour), lower than the Illinois median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 483,688 roofers nationwide. In Illinois alone, around 6,070 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 1,580 roofers.

Top Illinois Metros for Roofers

These are the Illinois metros with the most roofers in Illinois.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	4,540	$69,570
Springfield, IL	270	$76,640
Peoria, IL	180	$58,770
Rockford, IL	170	$61,810
Champaign-Urbana, IL	80	$58,460
Decatur, IL	50	$58,560

Top States for Roofers Employment

These states have the highest employment of roofers work.

State	Number Employed
Florida	23,610
California	21,110
Texas	6,240
Illinois	6,070
Washington	4,840
New York	4,430
Ohio	4,230
Arizona	3,760
Pennsylvania	3,540
Oregon	3,490
North Carolina	3,340
Colorado	3,240
Michigan	3,150
Utah	2,940
Indiana	2,880
Maryland	2,520
Virginia	2,360
Tennessee	2,340
Nevada	2,230
Massachusetts	2,200

Highest-Paying States for Roofers

Where roofers earn the most: roofers.

State	Annual Median Salary
Minnesota	$77,730
New Jersey	$73,410
Massachusetts	$72,360
Illinois	$66,940
New York	$63,350
Connecticut	$63,340
Alaska	$63,120
California	$63,040
Washington	$60,330
Delaware	$59,280

Skills

Key roofers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Top abilities for roofers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.
• Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
• Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.
• Estimate materials and labor required to complete roofing jobs.
• Cement or nail flashing strips of metal or shingle over joints to make them watertight.
• Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, using chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shingles.
• Cut felt, shingles, or strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, or intersecting roof surfaces.
• Apply plastic coatings, membranes, fiberglass, or felt over sloped roofs before applying shingles.
• Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions.
• Attach roofing paper to roofs in overlapping strips to form bases for other materials.
• Cover roofs or exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, or related materials, using brushes, knives, punches, hammers, or other tools.
• Waterproof or damp-proof walls, floors, roofs, foundations, or basements by painting or spraying surfaces with waterproof coatings or by attaching waterproofing membranes to surfaces.

Work Activities

• Performing General Physical Activities
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Getting Information
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Building Management & Inspection

Related Careers

Other careers like roofers include:

• Brickmasons and Blockmasons
• Carpenters
• Carpet Installers
• Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
• Tile and Stone Setters
• Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Also Known As

Aluminum Shingle Roofer, Asbestos Shingle Roofer, Commercial Roofer, Commercial Roofing Tech (Commercial Roofing Technician), Composition Roofer, Cool Roofing Installer, Gravel Roofer, Gutter Installer, Gypsum Roofer, Hot Tar Roofer, Industrial Roofer, Installer, Journeyman Roofer, Metal Roofer, Metal Roofing Mechanic.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 47-2181.00