Residential roofer demographics and statistics in the US
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Residential roofer demographics by:
Residential roofer gender statistics
2.1% of residential roofers are women and 97.9% of residential roofers are men.
- Male, 97.9%
- Female, 2.1%
Residential roofer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.9% |
| Female | 2.1% |
Residential roofer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,184
Female income
$39,803
Residential roofer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in residential roofer positions over time. Currently, 2.1% of residential roofers are female.
Residential roofer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
| 2011 | 98.64% | 1.36% |
| 2012 | 97.97% | 2.03% |
| 2013 | 98.18% | 1.82% |
| 2014 | 97.92% | 2.08% |
| 2015 | 97.88% | 2.12% |
| 2016 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
| 2017 | 98.38% | 1.62% |
| 2018 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 2019 | 96.57% | 3.43% |
| 2020 | 94.18% | 5.82% |
| 2021 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
Residential roofer related jobs gender ratio
We compared residential roofers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Residential Roofer | 98% | 2% |
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Residential roofer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among residential roofers is White, which makes up 56.8% of all residential roofers. Comparatively, 28.9% of residential roofers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of residential roofers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 28.9%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
- Asian, 0.8%
Residential roofer race
| Residential roofer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Residential roofer race and ethnicity over time
See how residential roofer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Residential roofer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.86% | 9.42% | 0.59% | 17.35% |
| 2011 | 70.24% | 10.69% | 0.85% | 14.84% |
| 2012 | 71.30% | 9.97% | 0.76% | 15.10% |
| 2013 | 67.16% | 9.48% | 1.15% | 19.05% |
| 2014 | 67.36% | 10.03% | 0.89% | 18.29% |
| 2015 | 68.05% | 10.50% | 0.52% | 17.89% |
| 2016 | 64.55% | 8.11% | 0.75% | 22.91% |
| 2017 | 66.85% | 8.15% | 1.07% | 20.77% |
| 2018 | 64.22% | 9.29% | 1.13% | 21.54% |
| 2019 | 65.02% | 8.61% | 1.20% | 22.01% |
| 2020 | 61.52% | 9.09% | 0.75% | 22.68% |
| 2021 | 56.76% | 8.27% | 0.83% | 28.86% |
Residential roofer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,480 |
| White | $43,843 |
| Black or African American | $40,665 |
| Asian | $43,346 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,690 |
Average residential roofer age
See how the average age of residential roofers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Residential roofer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 36 | |
| Black or African American | 36 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
Residential roofer age breakdown
The average age of residential roofers is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the residential roofer population.
Residential roofer age breakdown
| Residential Roofer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Residential roofer educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 28%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Residential roofers by degree level
| Residential roofer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Residential roofer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,194 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,743 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,748 |
Residential roofer employment statistics
Company size where residential roofers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where residential roofers work.
Residential roofer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Residential roofer turnover and employment statistics
Residential roofer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for residential roofers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Residential roofer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Residential roofer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.78% |
| 2011 | 20.43% |
| 2012 | 20.53% |
| 2013 | 16.15% |
| 2014 | 15.37% |
| 2015 | 11.93% |
| 2016 | 9.63% |
| 2017 | 8.95% |
| 2018 | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 7.10% |
| 2020 | 12.99% |
| 2021 | 8.80% |
Average residential roofer tenure
The average residential roofer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 102 residential roofers resumes in Zippia's database.
Residential roofer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Residential roofer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of residential roofers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Block Layer | 1.40% | 1,736 |
| Residential Roofer | 1.43% | - |
| Drywall Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,473 |
| Awning Maker And Installer | 2.24% | 22,027 |
| Powerhouse Electrician | 2.76% | 14,430 |
| Tile Conduit Layer | 3.39% | 341 |
| Sheet Metal Erector | 4.07% | 2,782 |
Similar residential roofer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Block Layer | 1.40% | 1,736 |
| Drywall Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,473 |
| Awning Maker And Installer | 2.24% | 22,027 |
| Powerhouse Electrician | 2.76% | 14,430 |
| Tile Conduit Layer | 3.39% | 341 |
| Sheet Metal Erector | 4.07% | 2,782 |
Foreign languages spoken by residential roofers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Residential roofer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |