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How much does a roofer make in Santa Cruz?

$61,640a year

Median yearly pay for roofers in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area. That is $29.63 an hour or $5,137 a month.

Hourly
$29.63
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
46 of 265
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,200Median: $61,640Highest 10%: $75,630
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,200$23.17
25th$57,130$27.47
Median$61,640$29.63
75th$69,700$33.51
90th$75,630$36.36

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for roofers.

San Jose, CA$76,650
San Francisco, CA$74,340
Santa Rosa, CA$64,020
Los Angeles, CA$63,560
Sacramento, CA$63,320
San Luis Obispo, CA$63,030
Modesto, CA$62,940
Oxnard, CA$62,840
Fresno, CA$62,400
San Diego, CA$62,180
Vallejo, CA$62,080
Riverside, CA$62,050
Stockton, CA$61,950
Redding, CA$61,690
Salinas, CA$61,530
Santa Maria, CA$61,390
Yuba City, CA$61,230
Chico, CA$61,110
Merced, CA$60,800
Bakersfield, CA$60,640
Visalia, CA$59,160
Roofer salary in California Roofer salary in all states

Related jobs in Santa Cruz

Same field, median yearly pay.

Construction and Building Inspector$98,680
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$87,180
Carpenter$77,690
Electrician$76,610
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$75,640
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$74,740
Plasterer and Stucco Mason$68,210
Plumber$68,130
Painter$62,400
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$60,210
Salaries for every job in Santa Cruz, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a roofer make an hour in Santa Cruz?

The median hourly pay in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area is $29.63 ($61,640 a year).

Do roofers make more in Santa Cruz than the national average?

Yes: $61,640 against $55,440 nationally, 11% more.

How does Santa Cruz compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $63,600, so Santa Cruz pays 3% less.

Where does Santa Cruz rank for roofer pay?

46 of 265 metro areas with data.

How much does a roofer make starting out in Santa Cruz?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,630 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.