Roofer Salary Overview
The average salary for a roofer in the United States is approximately $11,597 per year. This figure places roofing as a lower-paying trade compared to many other construction-related careers.
Salary Breakdown
- Bottom 20%: $8,401 (approximately $4.04 per hour)
- 25th Percentile: $9,787 (approximately $4.71 per hour)
- 50th Percentile (Median): $11,597 (approximately $5.58 per hour)
- 75th Percentile: $13,742 (approximately $6.61 per hour)
- 90th Percentile: $16,010 (approximately $7.70 per hour)
Roofer Salary by State
| State | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $78,410 |
| California | $61,020 |
| Illinois | $60,850 |
| Connecticut | $60,630 |
| Massachusetts | $60,330 |
| Rhode Island | $59,180 |
| Washington | $58,450 |
| New Jersey | $55,030 |
| Minnesota | $51,930 |
| Hawaii | $50,080 |
| Maryland | $49,380 |
| District of Columbia | $48,790 |
| New York | $48,350 |
| Nevada | $48,000 |
| Oregon | $47,930 |
| North Dakota | $47,800 |
| Utah | $47,560 |
| Iowa | $47,550 |
| Colorado | $47,270 |
| New Hampshire | $47,260 |
| Michigan | $46,990 |
| Virginia | $46,920 |
| Ohio | $46,870 |
| Wisconsin | $46,850 |
| Vermont | $46,680 |
| Missouri | $46,660 |
| Montana | $46,450 |
| Kansas | $46,250 |
| Indiana | $45,850 |
| Delaware | $43,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,850 |
| Arizona | $39,090 |
| Nebraska | $38,510 |
| Florida | $38,330 |
| Georgia | $38,000 |
| Louisiana | $38,000 |
| North Carolina | $38,000 |
| New Mexico | $37,770 |
| Arkansas | $37,550 |
| Tennessee | $37,550 |
| Idaho | $37,500 |
| South Carolina | $37,500 |
| Maine | $37,450 |
| Kentucky | $37,360 |
| Texas | $37,240 |
| Wyoming | $37,240 |
| Oklahoma | $36,940 |
| Alabama | $36,750 |
| South Dakota | $36,560 |
| West Virginia | $30,140 |
| Mississippi | $29,900 |
| Guam | $29,470 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,430 |
Comparison with Similar Careers
Roofer salaries are comparable to other trades in the construction industry:
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Professional Painter | $17,000 |
| Metal Worker | $15,000 |
| Cabinetmaker | $14,000 |
| Drywall Installer | $13,000 |
| Construction Worker | $12,000 |
| Roofer | $12,000 |
| Stone Cutter | $11,000 |
| Furniture Finisher | $9,000 |
| Sewing Machine Operator | $3,000 |
This data illustrates that while roofers may not earn as much as some other skilled trades, their salaries are still competitive within the construction industry.
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