How much does a roofer make in Rochester?
$60,880a year
Median yearly pay for roofers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $29.27 an hour or $5,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.27
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 265
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $60,880Highest 10%: $74,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| Median | $60,880 | $29.27 | |
| 75th | $69,420 | $33.38 | |
| 90th | $74,510 | $35.82 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for roofers.
| New York, NY | $76,400 |
| Albany, NY | $63,920 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $63,750 |
| Buffalo, NY | $62,590 |
| Syracuse, NY | $61,480 |
| Utica, NY | $61,070 |
| Binghamton, NY | $59,810 |
| Elmira, NY | $58,730 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a roofer make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $29.27 ($60,880 a year).
Do roofers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $60,880 against $55,440 nationally, 10% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $66,020, so Rochester pays 8% less.
Where does Rochester rank for roofer pay?
58 of 265 metro areas with data.
How much does a roofer make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,510 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.