Roofers pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,760 or more. The middle half of roofers in Augusta earn between $36,670 and $49,550.
- $32K10th
- $37K25th
- $41KMedian
- $50K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,130 | $3,761 | $21.70 |
| Median | $41,430 | $3,452 | $19.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,670 | $3,056 | $17.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,550 | $4,129 | $23.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Roofers in Augusta earn 7% less than the Georgia average ($48,440) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $45,130 | $41,430 | $32,460 | $62,760 | 90 |
| Georgia | $48,440 | $46,940 | $32,070 | $63,720 | 2,160 |
| United States | $58,140 | $55,440 | $37,460 | $81,720 | 135,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Roofers salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $45,130, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $36,938 a year, or $3,078 a month and $1,421 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $37,766 | $3,147 |
| Working in GA | $36,938 | $3,078 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $45,130 buys what about $49,106 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 4th of 5 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($49,790).
Highest-paying cities for roofers
Worcester, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($85,350).
- Worcester, MA$85,350
- Chicago, IL$81,010
- Springfield, IL$78,500
- Bridgeport, CT$78,320
- New York, NY$77,160
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Roofers salary in Augusta: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Augusta?
$21.70 an hour on average, and $19.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Augusta?
About $36,938 a year ($3,078 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,130.
Do roofers earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($58,140).
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; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.46, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.46).
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