Roofers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for roofers is $23.28 an hour ($48,420 a year). About 2,070 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($55,440). Virginia ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for roofers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.37 | $38,220 |
| 25% of workers | $22.00 | $45,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.28 | $48,420 |
| 75% of workers | $27.69 | $57,590 |
| 90% of workers | $31.93 | $66,420 |
Roofers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $48,050 | 330 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $46,480 | 350 |
| Roanoke | $46,280 | 90 |
| Lynchburg | $46,160 | 70 |
| Harrisonburg | $46,020 | 90 |
| Winchester | $45,690 | 40 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $55,690 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $55,840 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $57,010 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $48,880 |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $43,960 |
| Construction Laborers | $43,560 |
| Electricians | $62,900 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $60,470 |
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