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SOC 47-2181 · Georgia

Roofers Salary in Georgia

Roofers in Georgia earn the most in Atlanta (average $49,790 a year) and the least in Columbus ($44,820), across the 5 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the roofers average at $48,440 and the median at $46,940 for 2,160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $58,140.

$50Khighest: Atlanta

$45Klowest: Columbus

1,720jobs in these metros

5metro areas

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Roofers average salary by city in Georgia

Atlanta$49,790
Savannah$46,900
Macon$46,490
Augusta$45,130
Columbus$44,820

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$49,790	$49,100	$39,900	$40,450	100
Savannah	$46,900	$48,740	$37,550	$38,272	95
Macon	$46,490	$46,030	$35,700	$37,963	89
Augusta	$45,130	$41,430	$36,670	$36,938	92
Columbus	$44,820	$43,290	$35,760	$36,705	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Roofers salary in other states

Roofers salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2181.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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