Roofers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for roofers is $31.74 an hour ($66,020 a year). About 4,570 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($55,440). New York ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for roofers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.60 | $47,000 |
| 25% of workers | $28.11 | $58,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.74 | $66,020 |
| 75% of workers | $37.23 | $77,440 |
| 90% of workers | $45.69 | $95,040 |
Roofers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $76,400 | 3,100 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $63,920 | 440 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $63,750 | 140 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $62,590 | 570 |
| Syracuse | $61,480 | 270 |
| Utica-Rome | $61,070 | 80 |
| Rochester | $60,880 | 540 |
| Glens Falls | $60,700 | 30 |
| Binghamton | $59,810 | 80 |
| Elmira | $58,730 | 120 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $72,330 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $61,260 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $61,280 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $59,100 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $59,120 |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $62,020 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $61,360 |
| Construction Laborers | $55,930 |
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