Roofers pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for roofers is $28.05 an hour ($58,340 a year). About 1,940 people work in this job there.

$28.05Median hourly pay
$49,550–$73,860Middle half of workers, yearly
1,940People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($55,440). It is 6% lower than the District of Columbia median ($61,750).

Pay range for roofers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.70$47,210
25% of workers$23.82$49,550
Half of workers (median)$28.05$58,340
75% of workers$35.51$73,860
90% of workers$38.27$79,600

Roofers pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$58,3401,940

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Carpenters$60,800
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$59,070
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$45,900
Construction Laborers$47,430
Electricians$75,930
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$71,860
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,660
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50,560

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.