How much does a roofer make in California?
$63,600a year
Median yearly pay for roofers in California. That is $30.58 an hour or $5,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.58
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,620Median: $63,600Highest 10%: $89,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,620 | $23.38 | |
| 25th | $59,420 | $28.57 | |
| Median | $63,600 | $30.58 | |
| 75th | $75,450 | $36.27 | |
| 90th | $89,010 | $42.79 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $76,650 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,340 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $64,020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,560 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,320 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $63,030 |
| Modesto, CA | $62,940 |
| Oxnard, CA | $62,840 |
| Fresno, CA | $62,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,180 |
| Vallejo, CA | $62,080 |
| Riverside, CA | $62,050 |
| Stockton, CA | $61,950 |
| Redding, CA | $61,690 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $61,640 |
| Salinas, CA | $61,530 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,390 |
| Yuba City, CA | $61,230 |
| Chico, CA | $61,110 |
| Merced, CA | $60,800 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $60,640 |
| Visalia, CA | $59,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for roofers.
| 4. Massachusetts | $72,750 |
| 5. Alaska | $66,750 |
| 6. New York | $66,020 |
| 7. California | $63,600 |
| 8. Connecticut | $62,070 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $61,750 |
| 10. Rhode Island | $61,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roofer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $30.58 ($63,600 a year).
Do roofers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $63,600 against $55,440 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for roofer pay?
California ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays roofers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $76,650 a year.
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.