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How much does a roofer make in Richmond?

$48,050a year

Median yearly pay for roofers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $23.10 an hour or $4,004 a month.

Hourly
$23.10
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
175 of 265
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,620Median: $48,050Highest 10%: $61,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,620$19.05
25th$46,380$22.30
Median$48,050$23.10
75th$57,360$27.58
90th$61,140$29.39

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for roofers.

Washington, DC$58,340
Virginia Beach, VA$46,480
Roanoke, VA$46,280
Lynchburg, VA$46,160
Harrisonburg, VA$46,020
Kingsport, TN$39,720
Roofer salary in Virginia Roofer salary in all states

Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$108,300
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,630
Construction and Building Inspector$70,790
Plumber$61,480
Electrician$61,350
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$60,260
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$58,710
Glazier$57,760
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$55,280
Highway Maintenance Worker$53,770
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a roofer make an hour in Richmond?

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $23.10 ($48,050 a year).

Do roofers make more in Richmond than the national average?

No: $48,050 against $55,440 nationally, 13% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $48,420, so Richmond pays 1% less.

Where does Richmond rank for roofer pay?

175 of 265 metro areas with data.

How much does a roofer make starting out in Richmond?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,140 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.