Trades & Labor
Roofer Salary
Roofers install, repair, and maintain roofs using shingles, metal, tile, and other materials.
Median Salary
$47,110
Mean Salary
$50,400
Total Employed
162,500
Job Growth
+2%
Roofer Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level roofers earn around $32,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $48,000. Senior-level roofers can earn $72,000 or more.
Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$32,000 Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$48,000 Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$72,000 Salary Percentile Breakdown
The salary range for roofers varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $30,000, while the top 10% earn $75,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $47,110 |
| 75th Percentile | $60,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $75,000 |
Roofer Salary by State
Roofer salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $83,856, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $39,101.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $83,856 | Details → |
| #2 California | $67,367 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $63,599 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $63,127 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $57,474 | Details → |
| #6 Washington | $56,061 | Details → |
| #7 New Jersey | $54,176 | Details → |
| #8 Oregon | $53,234 | Details → |
| #9 Connecticut | $52,763 | Details → |
| #10 Maryland | $51,821 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $50,408 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $49,466 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $49,466 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $48,994 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $47,581 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $47,581 | Details → |
| #17 Nevada | $47,110 | Details → |
| #18 Florida | $46,168 | Details → |
| #19 Maine | $46,168 | Details → |
| #20 Arizona | $45,697 | Details → |
| #21 Minnesota | $45,697 | Details → |
| #22 Montana | $45,697 | Details → |
| #23 Utah | $45,697 | Details → |
| #24 Louisiana | $45,226 | Details → |
| #25 Pennsylvania | $45,226 | Details → |
| #26 Texas | $45,226 | Details → |
| #27 Wyoming | $45,226 | Details → |
| #28 Illinois | $44,755 | Details → |
| #29 North Dakota | $44,755 | Details → |
| #30 Idaho | $44,283 | Details → |
| #31 Georgia | $43,812 | Details → |
| #32 New Mexico | $43,812 | Details → |
| #33 Indiana | $43,341 | Details → |
| #34 North Carolina | $43,341 | Details → |
| #35 Wisconsin | $43,341 | Details → |
| #36 Michigan | $42,399 | Details → |
| #37 Nebraska | $42,399 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $42,399 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $41,928 | Details → |
| #40 Oklahoma | $41,928 | Details → |
| #41 South Carolina | $41,928 | Details → |
| #42 Tennessee | $41,928 | Details → |
| #43 Missouri | $41,457 | Details → |
| #44 South Dakota | $41,457 | Details → |
| #45 Alabama | $40,986 | Details → |
| #46 Kansas | $40,986 | Details → |
| #47 Kentucky | $40,986 | Details → |
| #48 West Virginia | $40,515 | Details → |
| #49 Arkansas | $39,572 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $39,101 | Details → |
Key Responsibilities
- ● Install roofing materials
- ● Inspect roofs for damage
- ● Remove old roofing
- ● Apply waterproofing
- ● Ensure building code compliance
Top Skills
Roofing Systems Safety/Fall Protection Material Knowledge Physical Stamina Blueprint Reading Waterproofing
Education Required
High school diploma
Job Outlook
As fast as average — projected 2% growth over the next decade