Roofers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for roofers is $26.65 an hour ($55,440 a year). About 135,490 people work in this job there.
Pay range for roofers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.01 | $37,460 |
| 25% of workers | $22.24 | $46,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.65 | $55,440 |
| 75% of workers | $31.44 | $65,390 |
| 90% of workers | $39.29 | $81,720 |
Best-paying states for roofers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $77,900 | 5,300 |
| New Jersey | $76,600 | 1,860 |
| Minnesota | $74,490 | 1,890 |
| Massachusetts | $72,750 | 1,950 |
| Alaska | $66,750 | 310 |
| New York | $66,020 | 4,570 |
| California | $63,600 | 21,190 |
| Connecticut | $62,070 | 790 |
| District of Columbia | $61,750 | 100 |
| Rhode Island | $61,630 | 360 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $45,670
- Arizona · $47,340
- Arkansas · $47,470
- California · $63,600
- Colorado · $51,750
- Connecticut · $62,070
- Florida · $47,590
- Georgia · $46,940
- Hawaii · $59,580
- Idaho · $57,790
- Illinois · $77,900
- Indiana · $57,980
- Iowa · $48,660
- Kansas · $47,190
- Kentucky · $46,940
- Louisiana · $48,760
- Maine · $50,120
- Maryland · $60,090
- Massachusetts · $72,750
- Michigan · $59,530
- Minnesota · $74,490
- Missouri · $48,570
- Nebraska · $46,460
- Nevada · $51,090
- New Jersey · $76,600
- New Mexico · $45,300
- New York · $66,020
- North Carolina · $49,010
- Ohio · $49,390
- Oklahoma · $43,680
- Oregon · $58,970
- Pennsylvania · $55,710
- South Carolina · $45,760
- Tennessee · $45,690
- Texas · $46,030
- Utah · $48,680
- Virginia · $48,420
- Washington · $60,640
- Wisconsin · $59,370
Education, experience and outlook for roofers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 12,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $60,580 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $58,930 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $49,120 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $55,690 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $58,340 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $56,460 |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | $57,660 |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $47,550 |
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