Roofers Salary (2025)
Based on 135,490 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $37,460 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $46,260 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $55,440 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $65,390 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $81,720 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$37K
25th
$46K
Median
$55K
75th
$65K
90th
$82K
Highest Paying States for Roofers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $77,650 |
| New Jersey | $74,380 |
| Massachusetts | $72,990 |
| Minnesota | $72,920 |
| New York | $69,350 |
| Washington | $68,870 |
| District of Columbia | $68,740 |
| Connecticut | $68,490 |
| Alaska | $68,450 |
| California | $67,420 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Roofers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Illinois at an average of $77,650 per year, while California has an average of $67,420 — a difference of $10,230. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Roofers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 135,490 workers were employed as Rooferss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $58,140 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-2181