Commercial roofing recruiters serving Fresno.
Fresno roofing wages run about 9% above national - the historic Fresno Depot restoration is a real specialty preservation-roofing opportunity, a different skill set entirely from standard commercial work.
A California premium, plus a preservation specialty.
Commercial roofing foremen in the Fresno metro command a wage premium about 9% above the national average, and commercial estimators run about 8% above.
Fresno's own market data names the historic Fresno Depot restoration as adding "a specialty preservation-roofing opportunity," with standard commercial roofing carrying the region's typical California cost premium otherwise.
We recruit across the full org chart for commercial roofing contractors in Fresno, and we verify real historic-preservation roofing history rather than a general roofing resume.
The story behind the demand.
High-speed rail is finally under construction here - and it's restoring a historic landmark.
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Restoring the historic Fresno Depot carries specialty preservation-roofing scope distinct from conventional new-construction commercial roofing.
What commercial roofing roles pay in Fresno.
In the Fresno metro, BLS puts the median for roofers at $62,400 a year, 13% above the $55,440 national median. Among the 104 metros BLS publishes for this occupation, Fresno ranks 18th on pay. Most of the market sits between $48,200 and $77,260. Of the other field roles, sheet metal worker pays the most locally, at a $73,860 median. National benchmarks by role are in the 2026 Commercial Roofing Salary Guide.
| Role | Fresno median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial RooferRoofers (47-2181) | $62,400 | $48,200–$77,260 | $55,440 | +13% | 640 |
| Roofing HelperHelpers--Roofers (47-3016) | $51,170 | $37,050–$73,110 | $44,160 | +16% | 50 |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSheet Metal Workers (47-2211) | $73,860 | $45,120–$128,360 | $61,800 | +20% | 200 |
| Roofing ForemanFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $83,660 | $60,890–$136,870 | $79,920 | +5% | – |
| EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $84,140 | $51,170–$149,690 | $78,740 | +7% | – |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Fresno metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile. Headcount is shown for field occupations only; management, estimating and supervisory codes are counted across every industry in the metro.
What candidates expect. What credentials matter. What kills offers.
We don't tell prospective clients who their competitors are hiring - that's a discipline our clients value, and we'll honor it on a call. What we will share publicly: how the Fresno commercial roofing hiring game actually plays out in 2026. The five things below are what we tell every Fresno roofing client at intake.
Why the historic depot restoration is a different opportunity entirely
Fresno's own market data names the historic Fresno Depot restoration as adding "a specialty preservation-roofing opportunity," while standard commercial roofing carries the region's typical California cost premium otherwise - preservation roofing is a distinct skill set from conventional new-construction work.
Where Fresno commercial roofing talent comes from
We recruit across the full org chart for commercial roofing contractors in Fresno. Standard commercial roofing crews draw on a genuinely available regional pipeline. Foremen with real historic-preservation roofing experience for the Fresno Depot are the harder fill.
Credentials worth filtering for
What actually separates candidates in Fresno for the Depot project: verified historic-preservation roofing project history - the specific opportunity the metro's own market data flags, distinct from standard commercial roofing.
What candidates expect from a Fresno roofing offer in 2026
Foreman comp runs about 9% above national, and commercial estimators run about 8% above - both match the metro's own published wage table directly, reflecting California's general cost of labor.
Realistic timelines, by role
Standard roles: 4-6 weeks intake to signed offer. Foremen with historic-preservation roofing credentials for Depot-adjacent work run longer given how specifically that narrows the pool. First slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours regardless.
The roofing positions we fill, most often.
Across all Fresno commercial roofing clients, these are the highest-volume roles we've recruited for in the last 24 months. Foremen with real historic-preservation roofing experience for the Fresno Depot are the harder fill - everything else draws on the metro's own available regional pipeline.
- Historic-preservation roofing foreman (Fresno Depot)
- Commercial roofing foreman (general)
- Commercial roofing estimator
- Roofing project manager
- Roofing safety manager
For the broader picture across every commercial trade in Fresno, see the Fresno metro overview. To learn more about commercial roofing generally (across all 100+ markets we serve), see our Commercial Roofing industry page.
How we recruit commercial roofing in Fresno, plainly.
Same approach we use in every market - but tuned for what works in Fresno's commercial roofing segment specifically:
- Same-day intake call. We get the role, the project context, the budget, your dealbreakers. For Fresno roofing, we also confirm whether historic-preservation certification is required, since that narrows the sourcing pool considerably.
- Candidate sourcing within 48 hours. We pull from our existing Fresno commercial roofing candidate network, filtered for verified historic-preservation experience where required.
- Vetted short list (week one). Three to five candidates. We verify real project-delivery history rather than a line on a resume.
- Offer and close. Standard roles close in 4-6 weeks. We help with offer math against Fresno's own wage table.
Fresno runs 55% more commercial roofing workers per job than the country as a whole — well above the national concentration. More per job means more people to reach, and more employers reaching them.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 , Roofers. Metro-wide figures for the base occupation; the wage table above is role-specific and commercial.
How Fresno's commercial roofing market compares
In 2023 the Fresno metro had 11 nonresidential roofing contractors (counted by business location), with about 364 people on their payrolls. Average pay at those firms was $74,725, in line with the national average of $74,959 for the same kind of employer. Headcount grew 5.5% over the year, a little behind the 6.7% national increase. The number of these employers rose 10%, more firms competing for the same crews. That works out to 1.1 per 100,000 residents against 1.8 nationally. Fewer local employers means experienced people are easier to identify, but many work for firms based outside the metro. These firms account for 1.6% of all construction employment in the metro.
Among the 95 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Fresno ranks 47th for headcount, 17th for median pay and 26th for concentration for roofers.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
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| Los Angeles | 5,480 | $63,560 | 1.00 | 107 |
| San Francisco | 2,610 | $74,340 | 1.26 | 43 |
| Riverside | 2,480 | $62,050 | 1.66 | 45 |
| San Diego | 1,830 | $62,180 | 1.37 | 28 |
| Sacramento | 1,800 | $63,320 | 1.91 | 35 |
| San Jose | 1,660 | $76,650 | 1.68 | 24 |
| Fresno | 640 | $62,400 | 1.55 | 11 |
| Modesto | 290 | $62,940 | 1.68 | 10 |
| Stockton | 240 | $61,950 | 0.97 | 11 |
| Bakersfield | 190 | $60,640 | 0.64 | 4 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial roofing employers in Fresno, the pool is deep and still growing, so the constraint is competition rather than supply. Move fast on good candidates, because another local firm is probably talking to them too.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Fresno metro. Employers are counted by business location.
How Fresno's commercial roofing market has changed since 2018.
Fresno lost nonresidential roofing contractors between 2018 and 2023, from 12 business locations to 11 (down 8%), behind the 10% growth nationally. With so few firms, one opening or closing moves that percentage a long way. Headcount at those firms went up 19%, to about 364 people, so fewer firms are employing more people each. Average annual pay there went from $56,283 to $74,725 (+33%), in step with the 31% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential roofing contractors: business locations | 12 | 11 | −8% |
| Nonresidential roofing contractors: employment | 305 | 364 | +19% |
| Nonresidential roofing contractors: average annual pay | $56,283 | $74,725 | +33% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
Frequently asked — commercial roofing hiring in Fresno.
Why is the historic Fresno Depot restoration a different roofing opportunity?
Fresno's own market data names the historic Fresno Depot restoration as adding a specialty preservation-roofing opportunity, distinct from standard commercial roofing, which carries the region's typical California cost premium. Preservation roofing is a different skill set from conventional new-construction work.
What major project is driving commercial roofing demand in Fresno?
The Fresno Station Early Works package, a roughly $50M project restoring the historic Fresno Depot as part of California's High-Speed Rail program, carries specialty preservation-roofing scope.
What do roofers earn in Fresno?
BLS puts the Fresno median for roofers at $62,400 a year, 13% above the $55,440 national median. That ranks 18th of 104 metros with published figures, in the top quarter. Pay is bunched together here, $48,200 to $77,260 across the 10th to 90th percentile and only a 1.6x gap, so small differences in an offer are noticed. Within California, San Jose pays more, at $76,650.
Is it hard to hire roofers in Fresno?
Not by national standards. Roofers make up 55% more of the Fresno workforce than they do nationally, about 640 people. The 11 nonresidential roofing contractors here average about 33 employees per location, which means a handful of large operators set the pace on pay.
Which commercial roofing roles pay the most in Fresno?
Of the roles we recruit for, Estimator pays the most in Fresno, a $84,140 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Sheet Metal Worker at $73,860, 12% below it. Roofing Helper is the lowest-paid field role at $51,170. Relative to national pay, Sheet Metal Worker is the strongest-paying role here (20% above).
How many nonresidential roofing contractors operate in Fresno?
BLS counted 11 nonresidential roofing contractors in Fresno in 2023, employing about 364 people between them. Down from 12 in 2018, a 8% decline against 10% growth nationally. That averages 33 people per location, so a few large operators dominate hiring. They pay about the national average of $74,959.
Which nearby metros compete with Fresno for roofers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Modesto (91 miles, about 290, $62,940 median), Bakersfield (104 miles, about 190, $60,640 median) and Stockton (118 miles, about 240, $61,950 median).
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