Roofers Salary by State
The national median pay for roofers is $55,440 a year. By state, it ranges from $43,680 in Oklahoma to $77,900 in Illinois.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,460
- 25th percentile
- $46,260
- Median
- $55,440
- 75th percentile
- $65,390
- Top 10%
- $81,720
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 135,490 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $77,900 | +41% | $46,600 | $106,530 | 5,300 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $76,600 | +38% | $45,230 | $103,720 | 1,860 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $74,490 | +34% | $46,020 | $99,170 | 1,890 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $72,750 | +31% | $50,790 | $106,290 | 1,950 |
| 5 | Alaska | $66,750 | +20% | $48,630 | $92,450 | 310 |
| 6 | New York | $66,020 | +19% | $47,000 | $95,040 | 4,570 |
| 7 | California | $63,600 | +15% | $48,620 | $89,010 | 21,190 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $62,070 | +12% | $47,730 | $96,070 | 790 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $61,750 | +11% | $47,470 | $101,570 | 100 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $61,630 | +11% | $43,450 | $93,740 | 360 |
| 11 | Washington | $60,640 | +9% | $47,860 | $104,000 | 5,890 |
| 12 | Maryland | $60,090 | +8% | $45,760 | $80,470 | 2,050 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $59,830 | +8% | $46,920 | $100,040 | 270 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $59,740 | +8% | $46,050 | $87,360 | 290 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $59,580 | +7% | $45,860 | $79,400 | 1,110 |
| 16 | Michigan | $59,530 | +7% | $41,910 | $80,270 | 3,090 |
| 17 | Delaware | $59,440 | +7% | $35,640 | $73,900 | 230 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $59,370 | +7% | $39,130 | $78,380 | 2,400 |
| 19 | Vermont | $59,040 | +6% | $45,380 | $63,250 | 210 |
| 20 | Montana | $59,030 | +6% | $46,020 | $71,920 | 370 |
| 21 | Oregon | $58,970 | +6% | $45,880 | $95,700 | 3,430 |
| 22 | Indiana | $57,980 | +5% | $39,830 | $89,240 | 2,980 |
| 23 | Idaho | $57,790 | +4% | $35,780 | $71,860 | 1,190 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $55,710 | 0% | $40,480 | $76,700 | 3,830 |
| 25 | Colorado | $51,750 | −7% | $45,820 | $73,370 | 3,340 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $51,170 | −8% | $28,660 | $69,820 | 440 |
| 27 | Nevada | $51,090 | −8% | $37,960 | $79,680 | 2,120 |
| 28 | Maine | $50,120 | −10% | $44,890 | $64,430 | 610 |
| 29 | Ohio | $49,390 | −11% | $39,940 | $75,340 | 4,610 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $49,010 | −12% | $36,760 | $60,600 | 3,060 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $48,760 | −12% | $36,140 | $84,590 | 760 |
| 32 | Utah | $48,680 | −12% | $30,160 | $67,390 | 2,710 |
| 33 | Iowa | $48,660 | −12% | $37,070 | $65,010 | 930 |
| 34 | Missouri | $48,570 | −12% | $38,470 | $78,710 | 2,050 |
| 35 | Virginia | $48,420 | −13% | $38,220 | $66,420 | 2,070 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $47,710 | −14% | $34,550 | $59,200 | 400 |
| 37 | Florida | $47,590 | −14% | $33,240 | $63,810 | 23,550 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $47,470 | −14% | $31,200 | $58,270 | 950 |
| 39 | Arizona | $47,340 | −15% | $35,910 | $62,620 | 3,420 |
| 40 | Kansas | $47,190 | −15% | $37,240 | $81,540 | 900 |
| 41 | Georgia | $46,940 | −15% | $32,070 | $63,720 | 2,160 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $46,940 | −15% | $38,220 | $65,470 | 1,080 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $46,460 | −16% | $37,480 | $59,670 | 1,730 |
| 44 | Texas | $46,030 | −17% | $34,120 | $61,560 | 5,740 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $45,760 | −17% | $36,030 | $61,860 | 850 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $45,690 | −18% | $32,180 | $61,340 | 2,110 |
| 47 | Alabama | $45,670 | −18% | $36,120 | $60,920 | 1,010 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $45,650 | −18% | $37,110 | $62,490 | 330 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $45,300 | −18% | $35,880 | $73,850 | 1,160 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $44,940 | −19% | $35,280 | $62,830 | 480 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $43,680 | −21% | $30,800 | $81,720 | 1,260 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Roofers salary questions
Which state pays roofers the most?
Illinois, with a median of $77,900 a year (+41% vs. the national median of $55,440). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays roofers the least?
Oklahoma, with a median of $43,680 a year (−21% vs. national).
Where do most roofers work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 23,550, with a median of $47,590.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.