Roofers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,000 or more. The middle half of roofers in Louisville earn between $45,290 and $62,700.
- $40K10th
- $45K25th
- $49KMedian
- $63K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,050 | $4,588 | $26.47 |
| Median | $49,160 | $4,097 | $23.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,290 | $3,774 | $21.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,700 | $5,225 | $30.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Roofers in Louisville earn 9% more than the Kentucky average ($50,680) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $55,050 | $49,160 | $39,890 | $72,000 | 550 |
| Kentucky | $50,680 | $46,940 | $38,220 | $65,470 | 1,080 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $55,050, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $43,392 a year, or $3,616 a month and $1,669 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $44,791 | $3,733 |
| Working in KY | $43,392 | $3,616 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $55,050 buys what about $59,146 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$55,050
- Lexington$51,060
- Bowling Green$47,690
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 Louisville: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Louisville?
$26.46 an hour on average, and $23.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $43,392 a year ($3,616 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,050. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do roofers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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