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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