Roofers pay in California
In California, the median pay for roofers is $30.58 an hour ($63,600 a year). About 21,190 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($55,440). California ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for roofers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.38 | $48,620 |
| 25% of workers | $28.57 | $59,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.58 | $63,600 |
| 75% of workers | $36.27 | $75,450 |
| 90% of workers | $42.79 | $89,010 |
Roofers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $76,650 | 1,660 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $74,340 | 2,610 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $64,020 | 430 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $63,560 | 5,480 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $63,320 | 1,800 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $63,030 | 190 |
| Modesto | $62,940 | 290 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $62,840 | 430 |
| Fresno | $62,400 | 640 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $62,180 | 1,830 |
| Vallejo | $62,080 | 650 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $62,050 | 2,480 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $61,950 | 240 |
| Redding | $61,690 | 210 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $61,640 | 140 |
| Salinas | $61,530 | 240 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $61,390 | 390 |
| Yuba City | $61,230 | 60 |
| Chico | $61,110 | 100 |
| Merced | $60,800 | 60 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $60,640 | 190 |
| Visalia | $59,160 | 90 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $75,920 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $65,880 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $58,880 |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | $59,940 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $61,210 |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $49,590 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $48,840 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $119,690 |
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