Roofer
Roofers install, repair, and replace roofs using various materials including shingles, metal, tile, and membrane systems.
Roofer has an AI risk score of 28/100 (Low Risk). The median salary is $48,000 with 130,000 people employed. The safest transition path is Roofing Contractor with a risk score of 22/100.
Safer than 65% of jobs in our database
How we calculate this score →Strong pivot potential — many safe, transferable career paths available.
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Why This Career Is AI-Resistant
Physically demanding work on variable surfaces limits automation
Each roof has unique conditions requiring human judgment
Growing demand from solar installations and storm damage repairs
High turnover creates consistent job availability
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Roofing Contractor
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