Commercial roofing recruiters serving Houston.
Standard Houston roofing foremen run a modest premium above national. Foremen with hurricane-zone wind-uplift experience are the exception - the hurricane belt's double-demand dynamic needs that profile specifically.
A modest baseline premium, plus a hurricane belt running double demand.
Commercial roofing foremen in Houston command a modest wage premium about 7% above the national average.
Foremen with hurricane-zone wind-uplift experience are the exception. The metro's own data names this directly: the hurricane belt creates double demand - reactive storm-damage restoration plus new commercial construction.
We recruit across the full org chart for commercial roofing contractors in Houston, and we verify real hurricane-zone wind-uplift roofing experience rather than a line on a resume.
The story behind the scarcity.
The largest medical complex in the world, alongside major port and airport terminal expansions.
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The largest medical complex in the world keeps expanding through 2030, with substantial hospital-grade roofing scope across the campus.
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Heavy civil and large-scale terminal roofing work through 2027.
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Airport-grade terminal roofing scope through 2027.
What commercial roofing roles pay in Houston.
In the Houston metro, BLS puts the median for roofers at $45,500 a year, 18% below the $55,440 national median. Among the 104 metros BLS publishes for this occupation, Houston ranks 97th on pay. Most of the market sits between $34,070 and $59,080. Of the other field roles, sheet metal worker pays the most locally, at a $51,870 median. National benchmarks by role are in the 2026 Commercial Roofing Salary Guide.
| Role | Houston median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
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| Commercial RooferRoofers (47-2181) | $45,500 | $34,070–$59,080 | $55,440 | −18% | 1,230 |
| Roofing HelperHelpers--Roofers (47-3016) | $38,090 | $31,350–$45,660 | $44,160 | −14% | 150 |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSheet Metal Workers (47-2211) | $51,870 | $36,830–$82,900 | $61,800 | −16% | 2,610 |
| Roofing ForemanFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $76,020 | $48,170–$119,090 | $79,920 | −5% | – |
| EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $78,200 | $44,800–$132,450 | $78,740 | −1% | – |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Houston 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 Houston commercial roofing hiring game actually plays out in 2026. The five things below are what we tell every Houston roofing client at intake.
Why hurricane-zone wind-uplift experience is the scarcest credential
Houston's own market data names the hurricane belt as creating double demand - reactive storm-damage restoration work plus new commercial construction - with foremen holding hurricane-zone wind-uplift experience in particular demand.
Where Houston commercial roofing talent comes from
We recruit across the full org chart for commercial roofing contractors in Houston. Standard foreman-level talent draws on a genuinely available regional pipeline. Wind-uplift-certified foremen and crews with hurricane-restoration experience are the harder fill, tied to the hurricane belt's double-demand dynamic specifically.
Credentials worth filtering for
What actually separates candidates in Houston: verified hurricane-zone wind-uplift roofing experience and manufacturer certification for hurricane-rated systems - the specific credentials the metro's own market data flags.
What candidates expect from a Houston roofing offer in 2026
Standard foreman comp runs about 7% above national. Wind-uplift-certified, hurricane-restoration-experienced candidates expect a real premium above that baseline given how directly hurricane season drives that need.
Realistic timelines, by role
Standard foreman roles: 4-6 weeks intake to signed offer. Wind-uplift-certified foremen and hurricane-restoration crews run considerably faster to place during active storm season, when demand spikes suddenly and crews that can mobilize quickly command real leverage. First slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours regardless.
The roofing positions we fill, most often.
Across all Houston commercial roofing clients, these are the highest-volume roles we've recruited for in the last 24 months. Wind-uplift-certified foremen are the role in genuine short supply - everything else draws on Houston's own available regional pipeline.
- Commercial roofing foreman
- Foreman (hurricane-zone wind-uplift certified)
- Storm-restoration crew lead
- Senior industrial/commercial estimator
- Roofing safety manager
For the broader picture across every commercial trade in Houston, see the Houston 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 Houston, plainly.
Same approach we use in every market - but tuned for what works in Houston's commercial roofing segment specifically:
- Same-day intake call. We get the role, the project context, the budget, your dealbreakers. For Houston roofing, we also confirm whether the role needs hurricane-zone wind-uplift certification specifically, since that changes both the sourcing pool and the offer math.
- Candidate sourcing within 48 hours. We pull from our existing Houston commercial roofing candidate network for standard roles. For wind-uplift-certified roles, we draw on candidates with verified hurricane-rated system experience specifically.
- Vetted short list (week one for standard roles). Three to five candidates. We verify real project-delivery history and hurricane-rated certifications rather than a line on a resume.
- Offer and close. Standard foreman roles close in 4-6 weeks. We help with offer math against Houston's own wage table and flag hurricane-season demand spikes early.
Houston runs 57% fewer commercial roofing workers per job than the country as a whole — well below the national concentration. Fewer per job means the people you want are already working, and usually for someone who would rather keep 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 Houston's commercial roofing market compares
In 2023 the Houston metro had 160 nonresidential roofing contractors (counted by business location), with about 2,538 people on their payrolls. Average pay at those firms was $80,192, 7% above the national average of $74,959 for the same kind of employer. Headcount grew 9.3% over the year, faster than the 6.7% national increase, so local employers were adding people quicker than most of the country. That works out to 2.1 per 100,000 residents against 1.8 nationally, a crowded field where experienced people get approached often. These firms account for 1.1% of all construction employment in the metro.
Among the 95 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Houston ranks 27th for headcount, 88th for median pay and 87th for concentration for roofers. That makes it one of the thinnest commercial roofing labor markets we recruit in.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
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| Dallas-Fort Worth | 2,180 | $46,990 | 0.62 | 230 |
| Houston | 1,230 | $45,500 | 0.43 | 160 |
| Austin | 480 | $47,340 | 0.42 | 64 |
| San Antonio | 350 | $43,720 | 0.36 | 37 |
| El Paso | 120 | $36,300 | 0.42 | 15 |
| McAllen | – | – | – | 12 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial roofing employers in Houston, the local pool is thin but growing. Expect a mix of local candidates and people recruited in from nearby metros, and budget for relocation on senior roles.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Houston metro. Employers are counted by business location.
How Houston's commercial roofing market has changed since 2018.
The number of nonresidential roofing contractors in Houston rose from 127 in 2018 to 160 in 2023, up 26%, ahead of the 10% national rise. Headcount at those firms went up 18%, to about 2,538 people. Average annual pay there went from $64,832 to $80,192 (+24%), slower than the 31% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
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| Nonresidential roofing contractors: business locations | 127 | 160 | +26% |
| Nonresidential roofing contractors: employment | 2,157 | 2,538 | +18% |
| Nonresidential roofing contractors: average annual pay | $64,832 | $80,192 | +24% |
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 Houston.
Why is hurricane-zone wind-uplift experience the scarcest credential in Houston roofing?
Houston sits in the hurricane belt, which creates double demand for roofing crews - reactive storm-damage restoration plus new commercial construction. That combination is why the metro's own data names foremen with hurricane-zone wind-uplift experience as being in particular demand.
What major projects are driving commercial roofing demand in Houston?
The $5B+ Texas Medical Center expansion, the $1B+ Port Houston Bayport Terminal expansion, and the $1.46B IAH Terminal D West expansion all carry substantial roofing scope.
Are Houston commercial roofing wages higher than the national average?
Yes, modestly - foremen run about 7% above national, reflecting the hurricane belt's double-demand dynamic on top of new commercial construction volume.
What do roofers earn in Houston?
BLS puts the Houston median for roofers at $45,500 a year, 18% below the $55,440 national median. That ranks 97th of 104 metros with published figures, in the bottom quarter. Most of the market sits between $34,070 and $59,080, a 1.7x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. Within Texas, Austin pays more, at $47,340.
Is it hard to hire roofers in Houston?
Yes. Houston has 57% fewer roofers per job than the country as a whole, roughly 1,230 in the metro, so most of the people worth hiring are already employed. The 160 nonresidential roofing contractors here average about 16 employees per location. With 26% more of those firms than in 2018, more employers are competing for the same crews.
Which commercial roofing roles pay the most in Houston?
Of the roles we recruit for, Estimator pays the most in Houston, a $78,200 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Sheet Metal Worker at $51,870, 34% below it. Roofing Helper is the lowest-paid field role at $38,090. Commercial Roofer trails national pay the most (18% below).
How many nonresidential roofing contractors operate in Houston?
BLS counted 160 nonresidential roofing contractors in Houston in 2023, employing about 2,538 people between them. Up from 127 in 2018, a 26% increase against 10% growth nationally. That averages 16 people per location. They pay an average of $80,192, 7% above the $74,959 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Houston for roofers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Austin (147 miles, about 480, $47,340 median), San Antonio (190 miles, about 350, $43,720 median) and Dallas-Fort Worth (225 miles, about 2,180, $46,990 median). Dallas-Fort Worth has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move.
We have not closed a commercial roofing search in Houston yet. Here is what we have closed.
These are other trades in the same market. We would rather show you the searches we have actually run in Houston than imply a record in this trade that we do not have yet.
- Commercial HVAC Service TechnicianFive to ten years of commercial HVAC experience, EPA 608, and independent troubleshooting - filled in two weeks.
- Commercial HVAC TechnicianA lead technician who can also train the rest of the bench.
- Commercial HVAC TechnicianThe second of two technician seats on the same requisition, filled in the same window as the first.
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