Mason vs Roofer
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
Mason
$53,480
National Median Salary
Total Jobs211,600
Annual Openings19,200
Training3 yr apprenticeship
Roofer
$52,290
National Median Salary
Total Jobs168,500
Annual Openings16,700
Training3 yr apprenticeship
Metric
Mason
Roofer
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $53,480* | $52,290 |
Total Jobs Current employment | 211,600* | 168,500 |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 19,200* | 16,700 |
Training Time | 3 yr apprenticeship | 3 yr apprenticeship |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for Masons
Illinois$87,320
New York$83,450
New Jersey$79,870
Massachusetts$76,540
Alaska$74,210
Top States for Roofers
Illinois$82,430
New York$78,560
Alaska$74,320
Hawaii$71,890
Massachusetts$70,120