How much does a roofer make in Kentucky?
$46,940a year
Median yearly pay for roofers in Kentucky. That is $22.57 an hour or $3,912 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.57
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,220Median: $46,940Highest 10%: $65,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,220 | $18.38 | |
| 25th | $44,150 | $21.23 | |
| Median | $46,940 | $22.57 | |
| 75th | $59,600 | $28.65 | |
| 90th | $65,470 | $31.48 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,210 |
| Louisville, KY | $49,160 |
| Huntington, WV | $48,960 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $48,680 |
| Lexington, KY | $46,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for roofers.
| 39. Arizona | $47,340 |
| 40. Kansas | $47,190 |
| 41. Georgia | $46,940 |
| 42. Kentucky | $46,940 |
| 43. Nebraska | $46,460 |
| 44. Texas | $46,030 |
| 45. South Carolina | $45,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roofer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $22.57 ($46,940 a year).
Do roofers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $46,940 against $55,440 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for roofer pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays roofers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $49,210 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.