Auto Tech vs Roofer
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
Auto Tech
$47,770
National Median Salary
Total Jobs794,600
Annual Openings69,000
Training1-2 yr certificate
Roofer
$52,290
National Median Salary
Total Jobs168,500
Annual Openings16,700
Training3 yr apprenticeship
Metric
Auto Tech
Roofer
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $47,770 | $52,290* |
Total Jobs Current employment | 794,600* | 168,500 |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 69,000* | 16,700 |
Training Time | 1-2 yr certificate | 3 yr apprenticeship |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for Auto Techs
Alaska$68,430
Washington$62,180
Connecticut$61,340
Hawaii$60,780
California$59,230
Top States for Roofers
Illinois$82,430
New York$78,560
Alaska$74,320
Hawaii$71,890
Massachusetts$70,120