Carpenter vs Roofer
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Pay
Carpenter
$65,500 typical, a year
Most Carpenters earn $57,200 to $87,500 a year.
From 441 postings that list pay
1,877 open jobs now
Roofer
$55,100 typical, a year
Most Roofers earn $55,100 to $55,100 a year.
From 257 postings that list pay
291 open jobs now
Carpenters typically earn about $10,400 more a year than Roofers.
What each one does
Carpenter
- Construct and assemble wooden or metal frameworks for structures.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and project plans.
- Measure, cut, and shape building materials to specifications.
- Install and repair doors, windows, and building fixtures.
- Perform general maintenance and repair of building components.
- Follow safety protocols and use tools and equipment safely.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Roofer
- Install, repair, and replace roofing systems on buildings.
- Inspect roofs to identify damage, leaks, or deterioration.
- Maintain clean and organized job sites throughout projects.
- Follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment.
- Work at heights and climb ladders to access roofs.
- Load, unload, and transport materials and equipment.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Carpenter
More common in Carpenter postings
- Carpentry 8 in 10 postings
- Drywall 2 in 10 postings
- Blueprint Reading 2 in 10 postings
- Scaffolding 1 in 10 postings
- Millwork 1 in 10 postings
- Plumbing 1 in 10 postings
- Flooring 1 in 10 postings
- Bathroom Remodeling 1 in 10 postings
Roofer
More common in Roofer postings
- Roofing Almost all postings
- OSHA Regulations 7 in 10 postings
- Ladder Operation 7 in 10 postings
- Shingle Installation 5 in 10 postings
- Commercial Cleaning 2 in 10 postings
- OSHA Rigging Requirements 1 in 15 postings
- Single-Ply Roof Membrane Installation 1 in 15 postings
- Elastomeric Roofing 1 in 20 postings
- Fall Protection 1 in 20 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Carpenter
- Driver's License 3 in 10 postings
Roofer
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Carpenter
Cabinet Installer
Momentum Employer Group$22 - $30/hr Employer statedLayton, UT, USDriver's LicensePPE UsageCabinetryCarpentryBlueprint ReadingConcrete Carpenter Helper
Unnamed employer$25 - $30/hr Employer statedBOWLING GREEN, KY, 421049997Carpentry
Roofer
Service Roofer
CentiMark CorporationPay not stated South Plainfield, NJDriver's LicenseRoofingPolyurethanesSingle-Ply Roof Membrane Installation
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