Roofer Salary in Colorado (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Roofers in Colorado, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Colorado Median
$51,750
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.88
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $55,440
State Rank
#25 of 51
3,340 employed here

How much does a Roofer make in Colorado?

Roofers in Colorado take home a median of $51,750 annually — roughly $24.88 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $55,440.

Within Colorado, entry-level pay starts around $45,820 while the top 10% make $73,370 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,700 and $61,150 a year.

Roofer salary range in Colorado

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$45,820$22.03
25th percentile (early career)$47,700$22.93
50th percentile (median)$51,750$24.88
75th percentile (experienced)$61,150$29.40
90th percentile (top earners)$73,370$35.27

How Colorado compares

Colorado ranks 25th out of 51 states and territories for Roofer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Illinois$77,900
2New Jersey$76,600
3Minnesota$74,490
4Massachusetts$72,750
5Alaska$66,750

Working as a Roofer in Colorado

Nationally, about 135,000 people work as Roofers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Colorado pay ($51,750) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Roofer make in Colorado?
The median Roofer salary in Colorado is $51,750 per year, or about $24.88 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $45,820 at the entry level to $73,370 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Colorado pay compare to the national average?
Colorado pays Roofers about 7% less than the national median of $55,440. Colorado ranks 25th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Colorado a good state for Roofers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $51,750 a year. About 3,340 Roofers are employed in Colorado. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Colorado?
The highest-paying occupations in Colorado include Orthodontist ($416,000), Dermatologist ($398,810), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($385,410), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.