How much does a roofer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $26.65 an hour or $4,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.65
- Average (mean)
- $58,140
- Jobs
- 135,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 25th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| Median | $55,440 | $26.65 | |
| 75th | $65,390 | $31.44 | |
| 90th | $81,720 | $39.29 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Illinois | $77,900 |
| New Jersey | $76,600 |
| Minnesota | $74,490 |
| Massachusetts | $72,750 |
| Alaska | $66,750 |
| New York | $66,020 |
| California | $63,600 |
| Connecticut | $62,070 |
| District of Columbia | $61,750 |
| Rhode Island | $61,630 |
| Washington | $60,640 |
| Maryland | $60,090 |
| New Hampshire | $59,830 |
| North Dakota | $59,740 |
| Hawaii | $59,580 |
| Michigan | $59,530 |
| Delaware | $59,440 |
| Wisconsin | $59,370 |
| Vermont | $59,040 |
| Montana | $59,030 |
| Oregon | $58,970 |
| Indiana | $57,980 |
| Idaho | $57,790 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,710 |
| Colorado | $51,750 |
| West Virginia | $51,170 |
| Nevada | $51,090 |
| Maine | $50,120 |
| Ohio | $49,390 |
| North Carolina | $49,010 |
| Louisiana | $48,760 |
| Utah | $48,680 |
| Iowa | $48,660 |
| Missouri | $48,570 |
| Virginia | $48,420 |
| South Dakota | $47,710 |
| Florida | $47,590 |
| Arkansas | $47,470 |
| Arizona | $47,340 |
| Kansas | $47,190 |
| Georgia | $46,940 |
| Kentucky | $46,940 |
| Nebraska | $46,460 |
| Texas | $46,030 |
| South Carolina | $45,760 |
| Tennessee | $45,690 |
| Alabama | $45,670 |
| Wyoming | $45,650 |
| New Mexico | $45,300 |
| Mississippi | $44,940 |
| Oklahoma | $43,680 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Worcester, MA | $105,300 |
| Trenton, NJ | $82,100 |
| Chicago, IL | $82,090 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $81,310 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $79,250 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $77,990 |
| Springfield, IL | $77,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $76,650 |
| Peoria, IL | $76,610 |
| New York, NY | $76,400 |
| Springfield, MA | $76,300 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $75,400 |
| Decatur, IL | $74,640 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,340 |
| Duluth, MN | $72,860 |
In other countries
Roofer belongs to the international group "Roofers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Electrician$63,190
- Glazier$57,080
- Insulation Worker$49,120
- Insulation Worker$58,340
- Painter$49,400
- Paperhanger$52,140
- Pipelayer$49,000
- Plumber$63,800
- Plasterer and Stucco Mason$57,660
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker$58,970
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roofer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $26.65 ($55,440 a year).
How much does a roofer make a month?
About $4,620 a month before tax, based on a median of $55,440 a year.
How much does a roofer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,460 or less a year ($18.01 an hour); the top 10% make $81,720 or more.
Which state pays roofers the most?
Illinois, with a median of $77,900 a year, followed by New Jersey ($76,600) and Minnesota ($74,490).
Which city pays roofers the most?
Worcester, MA, with a median of $105,300 a year.
How many roofers are there in the United States?
About 135,490 people work as roofers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.