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How much does a roofer make in Atlanta?

$49,100a year

Median yearly pay for roofers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $23.61 an hour or $4,092 a month.

Hourly
$23.61
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
158 of 265
Jobs in the area
1,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,560Median: $49,100Highest 10%: $64,110
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,560$16.13
25th$39,900$19.18
Median$49,100$23.61
75th$56,090$26.97
90th$64,110$30.82

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for roofers.

Savannah, GA$48,740
Chattanooga, TN$45,530
Columbus, GA$43,290
Augusta, GA$41,430
Roofer salary in Georgia Roofer salary in all states

Related jobs in Atlanta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$83,500
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$80,500
Construction and Building Inspector$72,410
Boilermaker$64,200
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$59,670
Electrician$58,650
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$58,450
Plumber$58,380
Sheet Metal Worker$56,750
Brickmason and Blockmason$56,600
Salaries for every job in Atlanta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a roofer make an hour in Atlanta?

The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $23.61 ($49,100 a year).

Do roofers make more in Atlanta than the national average?

No: $49,100 against $55,440 nationally, 11% less.

How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $46,940, so Atlanta pays 5% more.

Where does Atlanta rank for roofer pay?

158 of 265 metro areas with data.

How much does a roofer make starting out in Atlanta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,110 or more.

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.