Median Salary
$55,440
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$26.65
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$81,720
entry level starts ~$37,460
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 135,000 employed
How much does a Roofer make?
Roofers in the United States bring home a median salary of $55,440 a year, or around $26.65 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $37,460, while the top 10% earn $81,720.
That is $5,950 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Roofer salary range by percentile
Half of all Roofers earn between $46,260 and $65,390 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,460 | $18.01 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,260 | $22.24 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $55,440 | $26.65 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $65,390 | $31.44 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $81,720 | $39.29 |
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Highest-paying states for Roofer
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Illinois leads the country for Roofer pay at $77,900 a year, followed by New Jersey ($76,600) and Minnesota ($74,490). At the other end, Oklahoma posts the lowest median at $43,680 — a gap of $34,220 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Roofer salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Illinois $77,900New 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
Workforce and education
About 135,000 people work as Roofers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $58,140 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Roofer make in the United States?
The median Roofer salary in the United States is $55,440 per year, or about $26.65 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $37,460, while the top 10% of earners make $81,720 or more.
How does Roofer pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Roofer median of $55,440 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Roofers the most?
Illinois is the highest-paying state for Roofers, with a median salary of $77,900 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Roofer?
Becoming a Roofer typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Roofers work in the United States?
About 135,000 people were employed as Roofers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.