Roofers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for roofers in the U.S. is $55,440 ($26.65 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $55,440
- Mean annual wage
- $58,140
- Median hourly wage
- $26.65
- Employment
- 135,490
135,490 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,460 | $18.01 |
| 25th percentile | $46,260 | $22.24 |
| Median (50th) | $55,440 | $26.65 |
| 75th percentile | $65,390 | $31.44 |
| 90th percentile | $81,720 | $39.29 |
Highest-paying states for roofers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Lowest-paying states
- Oklahoma: $43,680 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $44,940 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $45,300 median annual wage
- Wyoming: $45,650 median annual wage
- Alabama: $45,670 median annual wage
About this occupation
Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.
Typical tasks
- Waterproof or damp-proof walls, floors, roofs, foundations, or basements by painting or spraying surfaces with waterproof coatings or by attaching waterproofing membranes to surfaces.
- Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, using chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shingles.
- Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions.
- Apply gravel or pebbles over top layers of roofs, using rakes or stiff-bristled brooms.
- Install vapor barriers or layers of insulation on flat roofs.
- Cover exposed nailheads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage or rust.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 41.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 38.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.8% |
| Associate's degree | 3.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.2% |
| Master's degree | 0.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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