Roofing Jobs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The local picture

Roofing work around Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh's EZ Permit pilot distinguishes eligible roof-covering replacement from changes to structural parts, drainage, openings or rooftop equipment. That makes accurate scope handoff a useful skill for crew leaders and estimators. Ask who evaluates unexpected conditions and how the crew records changes before additional work is authorized. The roofing apprenticeship directory lists Local 37's program in Lower Burrell. Verify current intake and the territory it serves. For a service position, ask how emergency leak calls, occupied buildings and seasonal scheduling affect the normal workweek.

Nearby communities and the daily route

Places to consider when comparing an employer's territory: Penn Hills, Monroeville, West Mifflin, Bethel Park and Cranberry Township.

Compare the actual shop and jobsite rather than assuming all Pittsburgh-area routes are interchangeable. River crossings and assignments north, east or south of the city can change your daily travel requirements.

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

Pittsburgh roofer pay: metro benchmarks

Roofers · SOC 47-2181 · May 2025. Published geography: Pittsburgh, PA. This metropolitan estimate covers a wider area than the Pittsburgh job filter.

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 Pennsylvania 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 Pittsburgh

The January 2024 trade directory lists Roofers Local 37 apprenticeship in Lower Burrell. This is a regional sponsor lead, not a verified current opening. Confirm service territory, current intake, entry requirements and participating employers directly.

Roofing apprenticeship directory (January 2024 edition)

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 Pittsburgh

• 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: Pennsylvania
• BLS OEWS tables and data downloads
• Pittsburgh: local project and permitting resource
• Roofing apprenticeship directory (January 2024 edition)