Roofer Salary
Roofers earn a median $55,440 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$55,440
$26.65 per hour
Range
$37,460 – $81,720
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
135,490
across the U.S.
▲8.8%
Pay trend: The median for roofers in the U.S. rose from $50,970 (May 2024) to $55,440 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 6.4%.
What roofers do
Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.3% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 12,000
- Self-employed
- 20%
Employment of roofers is projected to grow 5.3% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 12,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Roofer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$46,726
per year · effective tax rate 15.7%
$3,894Monthly
$1,947Twice a month
$1,797Every 2 weeks
$22.46Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,473
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,437
- Medicare (1.45%)$804
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$46,726
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,460 | $18.01 | $32,279 |
| 25th percentile | $46,260 | $22.24 | $39,350 |
| Median (50th) | $55,440 | $26.65 | $46,726 |
| 75th percentile | $65,390 | $31.44 | $54,721 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $81,720 | $39.29 | $66,320 |
Best cities for roofers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago, IL | $82,090 | $62,662 | $60,487 | 3,900 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $76,400 | $59,049 | $52,458 | 3,100 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $74,340 | $57,427 | $49,672 | 2,610 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $64,090 | $53,676 | $48,299 | 2,970 |
| 5 | Riverside, CA | $62,050 | $49,458 | $46,465 | 2,480 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $63,560 | $50,552 | $44,513 | 5,480 |
| 7 | Tampa, FL | $47,170 | $40,081 | $39,728 | 3,380 |
| 8 | Orlando, FL | $47,300 | $40,186 | $39,624 | 2,650 |
| 9 | Phoenix, AZ | $47,760 | $39,570 | $38,300 | 2,700 |
| 10 | Miami, FL | $48,030 | $40,772 | $35,716 | 5,290 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Chicago, IL — $82,090
- New York, NY — $76,400
- San Francisco, CA — $74,340
- Seattle, WA — $64,090
- Los Angeles, CA — $63,560
- Riverside, CA — $62,050
- Miami, FL — $48,030
- Phoenix, AZ — $47,760
- Orlando, FL — $47,300
- Tampa, FL — $47,170
Roofer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $77,900 | +16.4% | $59,921 | $46,600 – $106,530 | 5,300 |
| New Jersey | $76,600 | +4.3% | $60,029 | $45,230 – $103,720 | 1,860 |
| Minnesota | $74,490 | −4.2% | $57,692 | $46,020 – $99,170 | 1,890 |
| Massachusetts | $72,750 | +0.5% | $56,592 | $50,790 – $106,290 | 1,950 |
| Alaska | $66,750 | +5.8% | $55,789 | $48,630 – $92,450 | 310 |
| New York | $66,020 | +4.2% | $52,259 | $47,000 – $95,040 | 4,570 |
| California | $63,600 | +0.9% | $50,580 | $48,620 – $89,010 | 21,190 |
| Connecticut | $62,070 | −2.0% | $50,185 | $47,730 – $96,070 | 790 |
| District of Columbia | $61,750 | +8.0% | $49,229 | $47,470 – $101,570 | 100 |
| Rhode Island | $61,630 | +5.3% | $50,005 | $43,450 – $93,740 | 360 |
| Washington | $60,640 | +0.5% | $50,904 | $47,860 – $104,000 | 5,890 |
| Maryland | $60,090 | +15.5% | $47,972 | $45,760 – $80,470 | 2,050 |
| New Hampshire | $59,830 | +19.1% | $50,253 | $46,920 – $100,040 | 270 |
| North Dakota | $59,740 | +24.9% | $50,181 | $46,050 – $87,360 | 290 |
| Hawaii | $59,580 | +4.6% | $47,055 | $45,860 – $79,400 | 1,110 |
| Michigan | $59,530 | +5.8% | $47,733 | $41,910 – $80,270 | 3,090 |
| Delaware | $59,440 | +0.3% | $47,318 | $35,640 – $73,900 | 230 |
| Wisconsin | $59,370 | +19.5% | $48,053 | $39,130 – $78,380 | 2,400 |
| Vermont | $59,040 | +8.6% | $48,075 | $45,380 – $63,250 | 210 |
| Montana | $59,030 | +20.4% | $47,593 | $46,020 – $71,920 | 370 |
| Oregon | $58,970 | +4.7% | $45,232 | $45,880 – $95,700 | 3,430 |
| Indiana | $57,980 | +4.2% | $47,086 | $39,830 – $89,240 | 2,980 |
| Idaho | $57,790 | +20.0% | $46,660 | $35,780 – $71,860 | 1,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,710 | +13.2% | $45,233 | $40,480 – $76,700 | 3,830 |
| Colorado | $51,750 | −7.3% | $42,193 | $45,820 – $73,370 | 3,340 |
| West Virginia | $51,170 | +29.8% | $41,722 | $28,660 – $69,820 | 440 |
| Nevada | $51,090 | +3.9% | $43,231 | $37,960 – $79,680 | 2,120 |
| Maine | $50,120 | +0.3% | $40,250 | $44,890 – $64,430 | 610 |
| Ohio | $49,390 | −12.5% | $41,289 | $39,940 – $75,340 | 4,610 |
| North Carolina | $49,010 | +1.9% | $40,113 | $36,760 – $60,600 | 3,060 |
| Louisiana | $48,760 | +6.7% | $40,282 | $36,140 – $84,590 | 760 |
| Utah | $48,680 | −2.2% | $40,070 | $30,160 – $67,390 | 2,710 |
| Iowa | $48,660 | +3.3% | $40,081 | $37,070 – $65,010 | 930 |
| Missouri | $48,570 | −9.1% | $39,861 | $38,470 – $78,710 | 2,050 |
| Virginia | $48,420 | −1.0% | $39,115 | $38,220 – $66,420 | 2,070 |
| South Dakota | $47,710 | −1.3% | $40,515 | $34,550 – $59,200 | 400 |
| Florida | $47,590 | +2.9% | $40,419 | $33,240 – $63,810 | 23,550 |
| Arkansas | $47,470 | +5.2% | $38,684 | $31,200 – $58,270 | 950 |
| Arizona | $47,340 | +2.4% | $39,243 | $35,910 – $62,620 | 3,420 |
| Kansas | $47,190 | −0.4% | $38,264 | $37,240 – $81,540 | 900 |
| Georgia | $46,940 | −1.1% | $38,083 | $32,070 – $63,720 | 2,160 |
| Kentucky | $46,940 | −1.4% | $38,371 | $38,220 – $65,470 | 1,080 |
| Nebraska | $46,460 | +1.1% | $38,276 | $37,480 – $59,670 | 1,730 |
| Texas | $46,030 | +1.3% | $39,165 | $34,120 – $61,560 | 5,740 |
| South Carolina | $45,760 | −0.2% | $37,360 | $36,030 – $61,860 | 850 |
| Tennessee | $45,690 | +2.0% | $38,892 | $32,180 – $61,340 | 2,110 |
| Alabama | $45,670 | +1.0% | $36,857 | $36,120 – $60,920 | 1,010 |
| Wyoming | $45,650 | +18.1% | $38,860 | $37,110 – $62,490 | 330 |
| New Mexico | $45,300 | +1.9% | $37,598 | $35,880 – $73,850 | 1,160 |
| Mississippi | $44,940 | +11.0% | $37,224 | $35,280 – $62,830 | 480 |
| Oklahoma | $43,680 | −7.1% | $35,857 | $30,800 – $81,720 | 1,260 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and Stone Setter | $55,690 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $56,460 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $57,020 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Glazier | $57,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Stonemason | $57,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.4% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $53,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $57,660 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | $53,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $58,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Paperhanger | $52,140 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roofer make?
The national median salary for roofers is $55,440 a year ($26.65 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,460 and the top 10% earn over $81,720. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays roofers the most?
Illinois has the highest median pay at $77,900. After taxes and local prices, Chicago, IL offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many roofers are there in the U.S.?
About 135,490 people work as roofers nationwide.