Carpenter to Roofer

Summary: 1 of the 5 core skills listed for Roofer carry over directly from Carpenter, and 1 more build on related experience. The US median salary changes by -8% ($52K → $48K). Difficulty: Challenging, typically around 9 months of focused upskilling.

The two roles

Carpenter: Build and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials.

Roofer: Install, repair, and replace roofs on residential and commercial buildings. Growth outlook +5%; AI-resistant. Typical education: high-school. Typical experience: Training + 1-2 years.

Skills that carry over

• Safety

Builds on related experience

• Material Estimation — builds on Carpentry

Skills to learn for Roofer

• Roofing Systems
• Physical Fitness
• Weather Knowledge

Salary comparison (median, estimated)

Salary figures are estimates benchmarked against public compensation data — see methodology.

Next steps

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Related

Carpenter career guide | Roofer career guide

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