Roofers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Roofers in the United States earn a median salary of $55,440 per year — about $27 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Roughly 167K people work in this occupation nationwide, with projected employment growth of +6%.
Median Salary
$55,440
~$27/hr · ~$4,620/mo
US Jobs
167K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
1/10
Very Safe
AI & Automation Risk
Very Safe 1/10
Roofing is a highly physical occupation performed in unpredictable outdoor environments that require manual dexterity, balance, and heavy lifting. While AI might assist with peripheral tasks like drone-based inspections or material estimation, the core work of installing and repairing shingles and membranes remains entirely dependent on human labor.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MABEST VALUE | $105,270 | Average (103.0) | $102,222 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $79,250 | Below avg (89.3) | $88,745 |
| Peoria, IL | $76,610 | Below avg (88.8) | $86,240 |
| Decatur, IL | $74,640 | Below avg (86.7) | $86,129 |
| Springfield, IL | $77,900 | Below avg (90.7) | $85,934 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $72,860 | Below avg (87.2) | $83,573 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $82,100 | Average (102.4) | $80,162 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $82,090 | Average (102.5) | $80,099 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $77,990 | Average (98.9) | $78,853 |
| Flint, MI | $70,760 | Below avg (89.9) | $78,728 |
| Springfield, MA | $76,300 | Average (98.1) | $77,803 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area | $81,310 | Above avg (107.0) | $75,983 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $75,400 | Above avg (104.3) | $72,290 |
| Rockford, IL | $65,100 | Below avg (90.2) | $72,200 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $63,310 | Below avg (91.5) | $69,178 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
No formal educational credential
10-Year Growth
+6% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$27/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,620/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)