Illinois Median
$77,900
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.45
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+41% vs US median
US median $55,440
State Rank
#1 of 51
5,300 employed here
How much does a Roofer make in Illinois?
Roofers in Illinois take home a median of $77,900 annually — roughly $37.45 an hour — which runs 41% above the national median of $55,440.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $46,600 while the top 10% make $106,530 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $57,850 and $103,040 a year.
Roofer salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,600 | $22.40 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $57,850 | $27.81 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $77,900 | $37.45 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $103,040 | $49.54 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $106,530 | $51.22 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories for Roofer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Roofer salary in other states
New Jersey $76,600Minnesota $74,490Massachusetts $72,750Alaska $66,750New York $66,020California $63,600Connecticut $62,070District of Columbia $61,750Rhode Island $61,630Washington $60,640Maryland $60,090New Hampshire $59,830North Dakota $59,740Hawaii $59,580Michigan $59,530Delaware $59,440Wisconsin $59,370Vermont $59,040Montana $59,030Oregon $58,970Indiana $57,980Idaho $57,790Pennsylvania $55,710Colorado $51,750West Virginia $51,170Nevada $51,090Maine $50,120Ohio $49,390North Carolina $49,010Louisiana $48,760Utah $48,680Iowa $48,660Missouri $48,570Virginia $48,420South Dakota $47,710Florida $47,590Arkansas $47,470Arizona $47,340Kansas $47,190Georgia $46,940Kentucky $46,940Nebraska $46,460Texas $46,030South Carolina $45,760Tennessee $45,690Alabama $45,670Wyoming $45,650New Mexico $45,300Mississippi $44,940Oklahoma $43,680
Working as a Roofer in Illinois
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 Illinois pay ($77,900) 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 Illinois?
The median Roofer salary in Illinois is $77,900 per year, or about $37.45 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,600 at the entry level to $106,530 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Roofers about 41% more than the national median of $55,440. Illinois ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Roofers?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $77,900 a year. About 5,300 Roofers are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), 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.