Roofer Salary in Michigan (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$59,530
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.62
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+7% vs US median
US median $55,440
State Rank
#16 of 51
3,090 employed here

How much does a Roofer make in Michigan?

A Roofer working in Michigan earns a median salary of $59,530 per year, or about $28.62 per hour. That is 7% above the national median of $55,440 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $41,910 while the top 10% make $80,270 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,890 and $78,120 a year.

Roofer salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$41,910$20.15
25th percentile (early career)$47,890$23.02
50th percentile (median)$59,530$28.62
75th percentile (experienced)$78,120$37.56
90th percentile (top earners)$80,270$38.59

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 16th 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 Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($59,530) 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 Michigan?
The median Roofer salary in Michigan is $59,530 per year, or about $28.62 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $41,910 at the entry level to $80,270 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Roofers about 7% more than the national median of $55,440. Michigan ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Roofers?
Yes on pay — Michigan pays above the national median for this occupation, at $59,530 a year. About 3,090 Roofers are employed in Michigan. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), 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.