Helpers--Roofers

Helpers--Roofers score 0 out of 100, which is low exposure to AI. That ranks #876 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 18 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 0 on its own and 0 more with extra software built on top of it. None of its tasks showed up in real AI use in April–May 2026.

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Rank: #876of 923 jobs
US workers: 6,030BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $44,160a year
In real AI use: 0 of 18tasks, April–May 2026

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 0 (0%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 0 (0%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 18 (100%)

Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Clean work areas and equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Maintain tools and equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Remove old roofing materials.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Place tiles, nail them to roof boards, and cover nailheads with roofing cement.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Attach roofing paper and composition shingles, using nails.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Attach sheets of metal to roof boards or building frameworks when installing metal roofs.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Apply shingles, gravel, or asphalt over the top layer of tar to protect the roofing material.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Chop tar into small pieces, and heat chopped tar in kettles.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Clear drains and downspouts and clean gutters.Little or no AI speed-up · core task

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Questions about helpers--roofers and AI

Will AI replace helpers--roofers?

Unlikely. Most of the work is hard for today's AI to speed up. Helpers--Roofers score 0 out of 100 (low exposure), #876 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 0 of the job's 18 tasks, 0 of them on its own, while 18 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which helpers--roofers tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight"; "Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials"; "Locate worn or torn areas in roofs".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Not much yet. None of the job's tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude in April–May 2026, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as helpers--roofers, and what do they earn?

About 6,030 people in the US, with median pay of $44,160 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.

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