Roofing Jobs in New Orleans, Louisiana

The local picture

Roofing work around New Orleans

New Orleans' Historic District Landmarks Commission lists roof replacement, including fortified roofing, among work that may qualify for its Express Lane review. The French Quarter has a separate Vieux Carre Commission process. Ask how the employer identifies historic jurisdiction, obtains approvals and documents material choices before starting work. These review paths do not establish current roofing vacancies. The checked O*NET roofer table did not provide a New Orleans metro row, so the wage section uses Louisiana statewide data with its scope clearly identified.

Nearby communities and the daily route

Places to consider when comparing an employer's territory: Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harvey and Chalmette.

Confirm whether the job stays in Orleans Parish or also covers Jefferson, St. Bernard and the West Bank. Metairie or Gretna assignments may change your route, parking and reporting arrangements; ask who supplies the vehicle and pays intersite travel.

These are locations to investigate, not a claim that this board currently has jobs in each community. Use the listings below for the board's available results and check the worksite in each posting.

Published wage context

New Orleans roofer pay: Louisiana reference

Roofers · SOC 47-2181 · May 2025. No New Orleans metro row was available in the checked O*NET table. These figures are for Louisiana statewide, not a measured New Orleans wage.

The median is the middle of the covered wage distribution. The 25th and 75th percentiles describe that distribution; they are not official apprentice and journeyman pay grades. These figures do not establish starting pay or a commercial-roofing premium.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics covers wage-and-salary workers and excludes self-employed workers. Its straight-time wage concept excludes overtime premiums and employer benefit costs. Roofer figures combine specialties and should not be used as salary bands for sales, estimators or managers. Annual estimates are not a guarantee of continuous paid work.

Source: BLS May 2025 wages displayed in O*NET's detailed Louisiana table. Values were checked October 23, 2026. Read our wage methodology before comparing an offer.

Choose your route

Match the role to the work you want

Installer, helper or apprentice

Name the systems you have used and the tasks you performed. Ask who trains beginners, which tools are supplied and how progress is reviewed. Search helper, apprentice, residential and commercial roles separately.

Repair and maintenance

Ask about diagnosis, written reports, repair authorization, solo work and after-hours rotation. A service position may have a different schedule and territory from the same company's replacement crews.

Estimator, sales or field leadership

Clarify whether the role owns takeoffs, customer sales, purchasing, crew coordination or full project delivery. Compare estimating, sales and foreman responsibilities directly. Ask for commission, bonus and benefit terms in writing.

Training and entry

Investigate training near New Orleans

Search for roofer or roofing opportunities near New Orleans and check the named sponsor. Confirm current intake, service area, paid work arrangements and the occupation taught before applying. Listings change, and a general construction program may teach a different trade.

Apprenticeship.gov: search by occupation and location

Ask how classroom instruction connects to paid work, who supervises field tasks, which systems are taught and whether there are fees, travel requirements or an application window. Employer training and registered apprenticeship are different arrangements; get the actual program details.

Questions to ask before accepting roofing work in New Orleans

• What is the shop address, normal service territory and daily reporting point?
• Which systems and building types will I work on in the first three months?
• Who handles permits, inspections, unexpected damage and approval of extra work?
• What are the base rate, expected paid weeks, overtime arrangements and employee benefits?
• How are weather delays, intersite travel, parking, tools and company-vehicle use handled?
• Who trains new workers, and what is the next step after this role?

Compare the written offer with a realistic year of paid work. A seasonal high-hour week or maximum commission claim does not establish dependable annual earnings. Use the salary worksheet with your own rate and hours.

Common questions

Sources and research notes

Checked October 23, 2026. Wage reference period: May 2025. Local resources describe project processes and training leads, not live hiring counts. Some linked handouts and directories predate this review; use the authority's current project instructions and confirm sponsor intake directly. Career questions and commute considerations are editorial guidance.

• BLS May 2025 roofer wages via O*NET: Louisiana
• BLS OEWS tables and data downloads
• New Orleans: local project and permitting resource
• Apprenticeship.gov: search by occupation and location
• French Quarter: Vieux Carre Commission