Roofers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,680 or more. The middle half of roofers in Columbus earn between $46,630 and $70,700.
- $39K10th
- $47K25th
- $59KMedian
- $71K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,010 | $4,751 | $27.41 |
| Median | $59,400 | $4,950 | $28.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,630 | $3,886 | $22.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,700 | $5,892 | $33.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Columbus vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Roofers in Columbus earn 5% less than the Indiana average ($59,810) and about the same as the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $57,010 | $59,400 | $39,330 | $83,680 | 50 |
| Indiana | $59,810 | $57,980 | $39,830 | $89,240 | 2,980 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $57,010, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $45,327 a year, or $3,777 a month and $1,743 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Is Columbus a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $57,010 buys what about $61,299 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($48,470). A typical home costs $277,164, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Indiana cities
Columbus ranks 4th of 9 Indiana metro areas for this job; South Bend pays the most ($63,450).
- South Bend$63,450
- Indianapolis$57,800
- Elkhart$57,560
- Columbus$57,010
- Evansville$55,420
- Bloomington$54,980
- Fort Wayne$54,550
- Terre Haute$52,170
- Lafayette$48,760
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 Columbus: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Columbus?
$27.41 an hour on average, and $28.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $45,327 a year ($3,777 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,010. Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Do roofers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Columbus, IN (18020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.13, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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