5 Most Dangerous Jobs in America

4. Roofers

Total Fatal Injuries: 111
Fatal Injury Rate: 41 per 100,000 workers
Most Common Fatal Accidents: Falls, trips, slips
Median Base Salary: $43,580

Roofers are responsible for the installation, maintenance, and replacement of roofs on buildings that include our homes too. Working at heights comes with its danger, most commonly the risk of falling, which was the most common cause of death for roofers in 2019.