Roofer
| Median wage (USD) | 50970 |
|---|---|
| Projected employment growth (%) | 6 |
| AI exposure (%) | 0 |
| Maximum exposure (%) | 0 |
| Source | eloundou |
| GPT-4 exposure — beta / zeta (%) | 4 · 8 |
| What AI changes in this occupation | Materials and labor estimating is lightly assisted by calculation software Drones and aerial imagery speed up roof inspection — a use distinct from generative AI Installation, waterproofing and height-safety judgment remain entirely human |
| Key skills | Working at height · waterproofing · site safety |
| Courses to get ahead | Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control · Coursera · 2 sem. · 88 · You control material and labor estimating instead of leaving a piece of software to guess for you. Building Cost Estimation: From Zero to Pro Estimator · Udemy · 4 h · 76 · You price a roofing estimate the same way a professional estimator does. Construction Cost Estimating and Management · Udemy · 4 h · 72 · You place your job estimates within the full management of a construction project. OSHA Essentials: Fall Prevention and Protection · Udemy · 1 h · 80 Construction Management Specialization · Coursera · 12 sem. · 66 Small Business Quick Start Course · Udemy · 3 h · 60 |
| Occupations to pivot toward | Construction and Building Inspector · 72120 · -1 · 14 Solar Photovoltaic Installer · 51860 · 42 · 11 Construction Manager · 106980 · 9 · 40 |
| Skills to acquire for the pivot | Project estimating and bidding Height safety certifications Blueprint reading and site management |