Roofing Jobs in Knoxville, Tennessee

The local picture

Roofing work around Knoxville

Knoxville's capital-project listings describe both a standing-seam metal reroof at Fire Station 7 and a TPO replacement at the L.T. Ross Building. These are concrete examples of different systems in public-facility work, not claims of current vacancies or open bids. Ask employers which systems account for their own work and what a trainee will learn first. The city's permit guidance distinguishes like-for-like repair from alterations. Estimator candidates should be able to identify access, removal, insulation, drainage and closeout assumptions for the particular building.

Nearby communities and the daily route

Places to consider when comparing an employer's territory: Farragut, Powell, Karns, Alcoa and Maryville.

Knoxville, Farragut, Maryville and Alcoa can be different daily routes. Clarify whether work stays in Knox County, reaches Blount County or involves overnight projects across East Tennessee, and where paid travel begins.

These are locations to investigate, not a claim that this board currently has jobs in each community. Use the listings below for the board's available results and check the worksite in each posting.

Published wage context

Knoxville roofer pay: metro benchmarks

Roofers · SOC 47-2181 · May 2025. Published geography: Knoxville, TN. This metropolitan estimate covers a wider area than the Knoxville job filter.

The median is the middle of the covered wage distribution. The 25th and 75th percentiles describe that distribution; they are not official apprentice and journeyman pay grades. These figures do not establish starting pay or a commercial-roofing premium.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics covers wage-and-salary workers and excludes self-employed workers. Its straight-time wage concept excludes overtime premiums and employer benefit costs. Roofer figures combine specialties and should not be used as salary bands for sales, estimators or managers. Annual estimates are not a guarantee of continuous paid work.

Source: BLS May 2025 wages displayed in O*NET's detailed Tennessee table. Values were checked October 23, 2026. Read our wage methodology before comparing an offer.

Choose your route

Match the role to the work you want

Installer, helper or apprentice

Name the systems you have used and the tasks you performed. Ask who trains beginners, which tools are supplied and how progress is reviewed. Search helper, apprentice, residential and commercial roles separately.

Repair and maintenance

Ask about diagnosis, written reports, repair authorization, solo work and after-hours rotation. A service position may have a different schedule and territory from the same company's replacement crews.

Estimator, sales or field leadership

Clarify whether the role owns takeoffs, customer sales, purchasing, crew coordination or full project delivery. Compare estimating, sales and foreman responsibilities directly. Ask for commission, bonus and benefit terms in writing.

Training and entry

Investigate training near Knoxville

Search for roofer or roofing opportunities near Knoxville and check the named sponsor. Confirm current intake, service area, paid work arrangements and the occupation taught before applying. Listings change, and a general construction program may teach a different trade.

Apprenticeship.gov: search by occupation and location

Ask how classroom instruction connects to paid work, who supervises field tasks, which systems are taught and whether there are fees, travel requirements or an application window. Employer training and registered apprenticeship are different arrangements; get the actual program details.

Questions to ask before accepting roofing work in Knoxville

• What is the shop address, normal service territory and daily reporting point?
• Which systems and building types will I work on in the first three months?
• Who handles permits, inspections, unexpected damage and approval of extra work?
• What are the base rate, expected paid weeks, overtime arrangements and employee benefits?
• How are weather delays, intersite travel, parking, tools and company-vehicle use handled?
• Who trains new workers, and what is the next step after this role?

Compare the written offer with a realistic year of paid work. A seasonal high-hour week or maximum commission claim does not establish dependable annual earnings. Use the salary worksheet with your own rate and hours.

Common questions

Sources and research notes

Checked October 23, 2026. Wage reference period: May 2025. Local resources describe project processes and training leads, not live hiring counts. Some linked handouts and directories predate this review; use the authority's current project instructions and confirm sponsor intake directly. Career questions and commute considerations are editorial guidance.

• BLS May 2025 roofer wages via O*NET: Tennessee
• BLS OEWS tables and data downloads
• Knoxville: local project and permitting resource
• Apprenticeship.gov: search by occupation and location
• Knoxville residential and commercial permits