Roofers pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,290 or more. The middle half of roofers in Worcester earn between $59,360 and $106,290.
- $53K10th
- $59K25th
- $105KMedian
- $106K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,350 | $7,112 | $41.03 |
| Median | $105,270 | $8,772 | $50.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,360 | $4,947 | $28.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,290 | $8,858 | $51.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Roofers in Worcester earn 17% more than the Massachusetts average ($72,990) and 47% more than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is +90% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $85,350 | $105,270 | $53,380 | $106,290 | 350 |
| Massachusetts | $72,990 | $72,750 | $50,790 | $106,290 | 1,950 |
| 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 Worcester
On the average salary of $85,350, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $64,926 a year, or $5,411 a month and $2,497 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Worcester a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $85,350 buys what about $83,250 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 1st of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Worcester$85,350
- Springfield$74,950
- Boston$70,340
- Pittsfield$58,410
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 Worcester: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Worcester?
$41.04 an hour on average, and $50.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Worcester?
About $64,926 a year ($5,411 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,350. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do roofers earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 47% more 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 Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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