Roofers pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,830 or more. The middle half of roofers in Allentown earn between $48,770 and $72,380.
- $46K10th
- $49K25th
- $58KMedian
- $72K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,080 | $5,007 | $28.88 |
| Median | $58,140 | $4,845 | $27.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,770 | $4,064 | $23.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,380 | $6,032 | $34.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Roofers in Allentown earn 6% more than the Pennsylvania average ($56,470) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $60,080 | $58,140 | $46,300 | $75,830 | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,470 | $55,710 | $40,480 | $76,700 | 3,830 |
| 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 Allentown
On the average salary of $60,080, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $48,610 a year, or $4,051 a month and $1,870 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $48,683 | $4,057 |
| Working in PA | $48,610 | $4,051 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Allentown a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $60,080 buys what about $60,099 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 2nd of 11 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($60,930).
- Philadelphia$60,930
- Allentown$60,080
- Chambersburg$58,110
- Reading$56,210
- Scranton$56,070
- York$55,950
- Pittsburgh$55,940
- Lancaster$54,660
- Harrisburg$53,310
- Erie$52,370
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 Allentown: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Allentown?
$28.89 an hour on average, and $27.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Allentown?
About $48,610 a year ($4,051 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,080. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do roofers earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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