The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Projections program projects that between 2010 and 2020 roofing jobs will increase 18 percent. They reported that approximately 136,700 roofers worked in 2010 and that the number will rise to about 161,000 in 2020. Although the overall economy is unpredictable in early 2013, the roofing industry predicts some job growth. Even if new construction slows, roofers will find work in repairing or replacing the nation’s aging roofs.
On the BLS roofing webpage, statistics and maps for all fifty states list employment as roofers per thousand workers. In some areas, such as Morrison, Tennessee, the number of roofing jobs is relatively high at approximately 2.91. When pursuing the best area for roofing jobs, workers need to consider the number of roofing jobs and the annual wage for roofers in that region. In Morrison, the annual wage is relatively low at $29,750. In comparison, Rockford, Illinois, lists 1.24 roofers per thousand with wages at $67,740.
Another consideration for roofers seeking work is the work environment. Some people prefer large metropolitan areas while others favor rural areas. The BLS categories their statistics by metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas and predicts roofing opportunities in each type of locale. The top five high growth areas in each category are: [Read more…] about Where Should Roofers Head for Work?