How much does a roofer make in Illinois?
$77,900a year
Median yearly pay for roofers in Illinois. That is $37.45 an hour or $6,492 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.45
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,600Median: $77,900Highest 10%: $106,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,600 | $22.40 | |
| 25th | $57,850 | $27.81 | |
| Median | $77,900 | $37.45 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.54 | |
| 90th | $106,500 | $51.22 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $82,090 |
| Springfield, IL | $77,900 |
| Peoria, IL | $76,610 |
| Decatur, IL | $74,640 |
| Rockford, IL | $65,100 |
| Champaign, IL | $60,150 |
| St. Louis, MO | $58,750 |
| Davenport, IA | $48,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for roofers.
| 1. Illinois | $77,900 |
| 2. New Jersey | $76,600 |
| 3. Minnesota | $74,490 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $72,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roofer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $37.45 ($77,900 a year).
Do roofers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $77,900 against $55,440 nationally, 41% more.
Where does Illinois rank for roofer pay?
Illinois ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays roofers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $82,090 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.