Industrial Mechanic vs Roofer
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
Industrial Mechanic
$60,750
National Median Salary
Total Jobs574,500
Annual Openings54,000
Training4 yr apprenticeship
Roofer
$52,290
National Median Salary
Total Jobs168,500
Annual Openings16,700
Training3 yr apprenticeship
Metric
Industrial Mechanic
Roofer
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $60,750* | $52,290 |
Total Jobs Current employment | 574,500* | 168,500 |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 54,000* | 16,700 |
Training Time | 4 yr apprenticeship | 3 yr apprenticeship |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for Industrial Mechanics
Alaska$87,230
Washington$83,450
Connecticut$80,120
Oregon$78,340
Michigan$76,890
Top States for Roofers
Illinois$82,430
New York$78,560
Alaska$74,320
Hawaii$71,890
Massachusetts$70,120