Roofers
Occupation
$50,970
National Median Salary
$24.51
Median Hourly Wage
136,740
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+42.5%
10 Year Change
$35,760
2014 Median
$50,970
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Roofers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Masonry Contractors | $90,810 | 130 |
| Facilities Support Services | $79,230 | 40 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $77,510 | — |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $77,510 | — |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $75,300 | 40 |
Top Paying States for Roofers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $77,730 | 2,010 |
| New Jersey | $73,410 | 1,870 |
| Massachusetts | $72,360 | 2,200 |
| Illinois | $66,940 | 6,070 |
| New York | $63,350 | 4,430 |
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Masonry Contractors
Facilities Support Services
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Educational Services
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
Building Finishing Contractors