Roofer vs CDL Driver
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
Roofer
$52,290
National Median Salary
Total Jobs168,500
Annual Openings16,700
Training3 yr apprenticeship
CDL Driver
$54,320
National Median Salary
Total Jobs2,100,000
Annual Openings231,100
Training3-6 wk CDL program
Metric
Roofer
CDL Driver
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $52,290 | $54,320* |
Total Jobs Current employment | 168,500 | 2,100,000* |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 16,700 | 231,100* |
Training Time | 3 yr apprenticeship | 3-6 wk CDL program |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for Roofers
Illinois$82,430
New York$78,560
Alaska$74,320
Hawaii$71,890
Massachusetts$70,120
Top States for CDL Drivers
Alaska$77,890
Wyoming$67,430
Washington$64,120
North Dakota$63,450
California$62,780