Construction and Extraction Occupations

Helpers--Roofers Salary in the United States

DOL-verified data from 227 government filings, with BLS survey comparison.

DOL Median Salary
$26,541
BLS median: $40,590
DOL Median Salary
$26,541
From 227 DOL filings
BLS Median Salary
$40,590
BLS OEWS 2024 survey
Total Employers
25
Companies with DOL filings
Total Employment
5,170
Estimated US workers (BLS)

DOL Filings vs BLS Survey

What Employers File with DOL

$26,541
DOL-Filed Salary Range
$17,014$25,418$26,541$30,555$34,466

This figure comes from 227 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.

What BLS Says the Market Pays

$40,590
BLS Survey Salary Range
$27,780$34,800$40,590$47,570$55,310

This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 5,170 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.

DOL-filed salaries are 34.6% lower than BLS survey data, which may reflect that sponsored positions concentrate in high-cost locations or experience-intensive roles.

Salary Distribution

Top Paying Employers for Helpers--Roofers

Ranked by median salary from DOL filings
RankEmployerMedian SalaryFilingsvs Market
1Burns Scalo Holding Company Inc$31,20016-23.1%
2DCH Enterprise Corp$27,8935-31.3%
3Baker Roofing Company$26,54123-34.6%
4Port Enterprises, Ltd.$25,41865-37.4%
5Rain King, Inc.$17,01418-58.1%
6DEAN CONTRACTING CO., INC.N/A56N/A
7Dixie Roofing, Inc.N/A15N/A

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Salary by Metro Area

Metro AreaMedianvs NationalFilingsEmployers
Raleigh, NC$26,5410%101

Salary by State

StateMedianvs NationalFilings
Florida$34,466+6.3%2
Indiana$27,893N/A2
Utah$27,810N/A2
North Carolina$26,541-30.3%10
Massachusetts$26,021N/A1
New York$24,367N/A2
Illinois$21,403-62%1
Texas$17,014-50.4%6

Salary Trend - DOL Data

Education Requirements

From PERM filings

For Helpers--Roofers positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.

Education by Top Employer

Most common minimum education from PERM filings
EmployerMost Common EducationMedian Salary
Port Enterprises, Ltd.None$25,418
DEAN CONTRACTING CO., INC.Not specifiedN/A
Baker Roofing CompanyNone$26,541
Rain King, Inc.None$17,014
Burns Scalo Holding Company IncNone$31,200
Dixie Roofing, Inc.Not specifiedN/A
DCH Enterprise CorpNone$27,893

Salary by Industry

Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)

The highest-paying industry for Helpers--Roofers is Construction at $27,748.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Helpers--Roofers make?

Based on 227 DOL filings, the median salary for a Helpers--Roofers is $26,541, ranging from $25,418 to $30,555.

What is the highest salary for a Helpers--Roofers?

The 90th percentile salary is $55,310 according to BLS data.

Which city pays the most for Helpers--Roofers?

Based on DOL filings, Raleigh, NC offers the highest median at $26,541.

Does this data include all Helpers--Roofers salaries or only visa-sponsored workers?

DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Helpers--Roofers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.