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Roofer Workplace Records Guide
Roofing work may move between inspection, surface preparation, installation and sealing as conditions change. An employment account should identify the roof area and work stage assigned to you rather than treating every crew member as responsible for the entire job.
Call now(800) 800-5555Free initial case evaluation. Representation depends on work state and case eligibility. This guide explains record preparation; it does not determine whether a legal claim exists.
A record map for your role
What to organize first
Work area
Specify the portion and stage of roofing assigned to you in general, nonidentifying terms.
Changed procedure
Record who directed a repair or coating change and when you received the instruction.
Crew finish
Note when installation ended and when assigned cleanup or equipment handling was completed.
Start with the work you actually do
Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.
O*NET classifies this occupation as Roofers (47-2181.00). Its description covers a typical occupation, not every workplace or individual job. It does not establish employee status, overtime eligibility or employer misconduct.
- Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.Source task 13574 · updated 08/2026
- Waterproof or damp-proof walls, floors, roofs, foundations, or basements by painting or spraying surfaces with waterproof coatings or by attaching waterproofing membranes to surfaces.Source task 13590 · updated 08/2026
- Cover exposed nailheads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage or rust.Source task 13583 · updated 08/2026
- Apply reflective roof coatings, such as special paints or single-ply roofing sheets, to existing roofs to reduce solar heat absorption.Source task 19851 · updated 08/2026
A reference point for your pay records
May 2025 wage estimates by state
Compare your pay records with published BLS estimates for Roofers (SOC 47-2181). These describe an occupation across employers. They are not a required pay rate, an overtime calculation, or evidence of discrimination or unpaid wages.
Select your work state to see its published pay range. No personal pay information is requested or sent.
The 25th and 75th percentiles mark the middle half of the estimated wage distribution; the median is its midpoint. Actual pay can differ with experience, employer, location and duties. Hourly and annual figures are shown as published, without converting one into the other.
All published state estimates for this occupation
| State | Hourly 25th | Hourly median | Hourly 75th | Annual median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $20.36 | $21.96 | $25.64 | $45,670 |
| Alaska | $27.31 | $32.09 | $38.75 | $66,750 |
| Arizona | $19.16 | $22.76 | $28.43 | $47,340 |
| Arkansas | $17.87 | $22.82 | $24.62 | $47,470 |
| Connecticut | $24.80 | $29.84 | $44.93 | $62,070 |
| Delaware | $20.40 | $28.58 | $30.59 | $59,440 |
| Florida | $18.29 | $22.88 | $27.72 | $47,590 |
| Georgia | $18.69 | $22.57 | $26.36 | $46,940 |
| Hawaii | $22.96 | $28.64 | $35.43 | $59,580 |
| Idaho | $19.92 | $27.78 | $30.57 | $57,790 |
| Indiana | $21.79 | $27.88 | $36.64 | $57,980 |
| Iowa | $22.31 | $23.39 | $29.50 | $48,660 |
| Kansas | $21.23 | $22.69 | $29.48 | $47,190 |
| Kentucky | $21.23 | $22.57 | $28.65 | $46,940 |
| Louisiana | $18.74 | $23.44 | $27.02 | $48,760 |
| Maine | $22.63 | $24.10 | $28.40 | $50,120 |
| Michigan | $23.02 | $28.62 | $37.56 | $59,530 |
| Minnesota | $26.76 | $35.81 | $44.05 | $74,490 |
| Mississippi | $17.53 | $21.61 | $23.56 | $44,940 |
| Missouri | $20.55 | $23.35 | $31.11 | $48,570 |
| Montana | $23.17 | $28.38 | $31.09 | $59,030 |
| Nebraska | $19.03 | $22.34 | $26.75 | $46,460 |
| New Hampshire | $23.40 | $28.76 | $34.80 | $59,830 |
| New Mexico | $18.49 | $21.78 | $26.94 | $45,300 |
| New York | $28.11 | $31.74 | $37.23 | $66,020 |
| North Carolina | $21.61 | $23.56 | $27.18 | $49,010 |
| North Dakota | $23.08 | $28.72 | $34.68 | $59,740 |
| Ohio | $22.14 | $23.74 | $30.40 | $49,390 |
| Oklahoma | $18.40 | $21.00 | $26.74 | $43,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $22.75 | $26.79 | $29.98 | $55,710 |
| Rhode Island | $23.72 | $29.63 | $36.81 | $61,630 |
| South Dakota | $18.04 | $22.94 | $27.53 | $47,710 |
| Tennessee | $18.33 | $21.97 | $23.53 | $45,690 |
| Texas | $18.00 | $22.13 | $25.78 | $46,030 |
| Utah | $21.39 | $23.40 | $29.93 | $48,680 |
| Vermont | $23.44 | $28.39 | $29.38 | $59,040 |
| Virginia | $22.00 | $23.28 | $27.69 | $48,420 |
| West Virginia | $17.44 | $24.60 | $32.09 | $51,170 |
| Wisconsin | $23.01 | $28.54 | $31.41 | $59,370 |
| Wyoming | $18.23 | $21.95 | $29.14 | $45,650 |
“Not published” preserves unavailable or suppressed source cells. “Above reporting limit” preserves a top-coded source value without inventing a number. A missing state estimate does not establish service eligibility. The data describe wage and salary employment; they do not measure self-employment income.
Source: BLS May 2025 state workbook · OEWS tables · BLS technical notes. Use your own schedule, pay statement and compensation terms to identify the question you want reviewed.
Describe the assigned repair
Record the general roof type, repair stage and instruction received at the start. Note whether a later inspection changed the proposed work. Keep the original plan and the revised assignment separate, including who authorized each change.
Record interruptions and reassignment
Describe weather or material delays you actually observed and when the crew was directed to stop, wait or change tasks. Include preparation and cleanup in the shift sequence. Do not infer that time away from installation was necessarily time away from assigned work.
Limit customer and site information
Retain your own schedule and permitted employment messages. Avoid taking customer addresses, interior images or confidential estimates. If inspection photos or work orders are relevant, identify when they were created and where the employer maintains them.
Choose your next step
Review the workplace retaliation guide, unpaid wages guide, or discrimination guide if those concerns fit your experience. A job title alone does not establish a claim.
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