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How much does a roofer make in Scranton?

$49,620a year

Median yearly pay for roofers in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $23.86 an hour or $4,135 a month.

Hourly
$23.86
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
144 of 265
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,240Median: $49,620Highest 10%: $71,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,240$18.38
25th$46,080$22.15
Median$49,620$23.86
75th$71,240$34.25
90th$71,240$34.25

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for roofers.

Chambersburg, PA$64,480
Philadelphia, PA$59,730
Allentown, PA$58,140
York, PA$53,540
Lancaster, PA$52,640
Pittsburgh, PA$52,350
Harrisburg, PA$50,950
Erie, PA$50,440
Reading, PA$50,060
Altoona, PA$44,410
Roofer salary in Pennsylvania Roofer salary in all states

Related jobs in Scranton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Structural Iron and Steel Worker$80,540
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,660
Electrician$69,540
Sheet Metal Worker$65,250
Construction and Building Inspector$61,630
Plumber$61,160
Carpenter$60,240
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$59,330
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$58,000
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$56,480
Salaries for every job in Scranton, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a roofer make an hour in Scranton?

The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $23.86 ($49,620 a year).

Do roofers make more in Scranton than the national average?

No: $49,620 against $55,440 nationally, 10% less.

How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $55,710, so Scranton pays 11% less.

Where does Scranton rank for roofer pay?

144 of 265 metro areas with data.

How much does a roofer make starting out in Scranton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,240 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.