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How much does a roofer make in Lexington?

$46,630a year

Median yearly pay for roofers in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $22.42 an hour or $3,886 a month.

Hourly
$22.42
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
208 of 265
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,160Median: $46,630Highest 10%: $65,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,160$18.83
25th$44,860$21.57
Median$46,630$22.42
75th$55,110$26.50
90th$65,090$31.29

Other cities in Kentucky

Median yearly pay for roofers.

Cincinnati, OH$49,210
Louisville, KY$49,160
Huntington, WV$48,960
Bowling Green, KY$48,680
Roofer salary in Kentucky Roofer salary in all states

Related jobs in Lexington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,490
Plumber$61,870
Brickmason and Blockmason$59,540
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$58,560
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$57,640
Electrician$57,320
Construction and Building Inspector$53,630
Carpenter$52,030
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$51,820
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$48,340
Salaries for every job in Lexington, KY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a roofer make an hour in Lexington?

The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $22.42 ($46,630 a year).

Do roofers make more in Lexington than the national average?

No: $46,630 against $55,440 nationally, 16% less.

How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?

The median in Kentucky is $46,940, so Lexington pays 1% less.

Where does Lexington rank for roofer pay?

208 of 265 metro areas with data.

How much does a roofer make starting out in Lexington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,090 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.