Diesel Tech vs Roofer
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
Diesel Tech
$54,690
National Median Salary
Total Jobs300,000
Annual Openings28,100
Training1-2 yr certificate
Roofer
$52,290
National Median Salary
Total Jobs168,500
Annual Openings16,700
Training3 yr apprenticeship
Metric
Diesel Tech
Roofer
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $54,690* | $52,290 |
Total Jobs Current employment | 300,000* | 168,500 |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 28,100* | 16,700 |
Training Time | 1-2 yr certificate | 3 yr apprenticeship |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for Diesel Techs
Alaska$79,870
Washington$74,320
Connecticut$71,450
Wyoming$70,120
California$68,790
Top States for Roofers
Illinois$82,430
New York$78,560
Alaska$74,320
Hawaii$71,890
Massachusetts$70,120