How much does a roofer make in Buffalo?
$62,590a year
Median yearly pay for roofers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $30.09 an hour or $5,216 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.09
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 265
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,370Median: $62,590Highest 10%: $77,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| 25th | $58,310 | $28.03 | |
| Median | $62,590 | $30.09 | |
| 75th | $75,470 | $36.28 | |
| 90th | $77,150 | $37.09 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for roofers.
| New York, NY | $76,400 |
| Albany, NY | $63,920 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $63,750 |
| Syracuse, NY | $61,480 |
| Utica, NY | $61,070 |
| Rochester, NY | $60,880 |
| Binghamton, NY | $59,810 |
| Elmira, NY | $58,730 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a roofer make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $30.09 ($62,590 a year).
Do roofers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $62,590 against $55,440 nationally, 13% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $66,020, so Buffalo pays 5% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for roofer pay?
34 of 265 metro areas with data.
How much does a roofer make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,150 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.