How much does a roofer make in Iowa?
$48,660a year
Median yearly pay for roofers in Iowa. That is $23.39 an hour or $4,055 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.39
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,070Median: $48,660Highest 10%: $65,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,070 | $17.82 | |
| 25th | $46,410 | $22.31 | |
| Median | $48,660 | $23.39 | |
| 75th | $61,370 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $65,010 | $31.25 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $49,510 |
| Davenport, IA | $48,250 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $47,840 |
| Sioux City, IA | $47,050 |
| Omaha, NE | $46,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for roofers.
| 30. North Carolina | $49,010 |
| 31. Louisiana | $48,760 |
| 32. Utah | $48,680 |
| 33. Iowa | $48,660 |
| 34. Missouri | $48,570 |
| 35. Virginia | $48,420 |
| 36. South Dakota | $47,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roofer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $23.39 ($48,660 a year).
Do roofers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $48,660 against $55,440 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Iowa rank for roofer pay?
Iowa ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays roofers the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $49,510 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.