14% of Roofers and Shinglers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.

1. What is a day in the life of a Roofers and Shinglers like?
   Shinglers perform some or all of the following duties: A. Install or replace asphalt shingles, wood shingles and... more
2. What education do you need to become a Roofers and Shinglers?
   1. Completion of secondary school is usually required. 2. For roofers, completion of a two- to three-year... more
3. What is the current Job Outlook for a Roofers and Shinglers?
   The job outlook for Roofers and Shinglers is considered Average because: 1. Employment grew at an average rate.... more
4. What is the future Job Outlook for a Roofers and Shinglers?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be below average... more
5. How much does a Roofers and Shinglers make?
   The average hourly wages for Roofers and Shinglers is $18.43/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the... more
6. How many Roofers and Shinglers are employed part-time?
   9% of Roofers and Shinglers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 17,500 workers employed in these... more
7. How many Roofers and Shinglers are self-employed?
   Roughly 25% of Roofers and Shinglers are self-employed. This is considered Above average for the industry as a whole. more
8. What is the average age of a Roofers and Shinglers?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation. more