How much does a roofer make in Washington?
$58,340a year
Median yearly pay for roofers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $28.05 an hour or $4,862 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.05
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 265
- Jobs in the area
- 1,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,210Median: $58,340Highest 10%: $79,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,210 | $22.70 | |
| 25th | $49,550 | $23.82 | |
| Median | $58,340 | $28.05 | |
| 75th | $73,860 | $35.51 | |
| 90th | $79,600 | $38.27 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for roofers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roofer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $28.05 ($58,340 a year).
Do roofers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $58,340 against $55,440 nationally, 5% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $61,750, so Washington pays 6% less.
Where does Washington rank for roofer pay?
92 of 265 metro areas with data.
How much does a roofer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,600 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.