SOC 47-2181
Roofers
Risk Score
⚠️60/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥136,740
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$51K
$37K – $81K
Projected Growth
📈+5.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖38/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Roofers face a risk score of 60/100 — 16 points above the national average of 44. With only 38/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $51K ($5K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 60/100, Roofers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like drone-based site surveying and inspection are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 136,740 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites and fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Roofers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Real-time safety judgment in hazardous conditions
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 65% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 77% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 71% |