Roofers pay range in Kingsport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,500 or more. The middle half of roofers in Kingsport earn between $35,740 and $48,980.
- $35K10th
- $36K25th
- $40KMedian
- $49K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,930 | $3,661 | $21.12 |
| Median | $39,720 | $3,310 | $19.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,740 | $2,978 | $17.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,980 | $4,082 | $23.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Kingsport vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Roofers in Kingsport earn 6% less than the Tennessee average ($46,740) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is -28% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | $43,930 | $39,720 | $35,230 | $57,500 | 90 |
| Tennessee | $46,740 | $45,690 | $32,180 | $61,340 | 2,110 |
| 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 Kingsport
On the average salary of $43,930, a single filer in Kingsport takes home about $37,478 a year, or $3,123 a month and $1,441 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $37,478 | $3,123 |
| Working in VA | $35,766 | $2,980 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Kingsport a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kingsport area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.4), so the average $43,930 buys what about $50,817 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Kingsport ($45,240). A typical home costs $246,242, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Tennessee cities
Kingsport ranks 5th of 6 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($51,790).
- Nashville$51,790
- Morristown$48,990
- Memphis$47,960
- Chattanooga$44,720
- Kingsport$43,930
- Knoxville$43,830
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 Kingsport: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Kingsport?
$21.12 an hour on average, and $19.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Kingsport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Kingsport?
About $37,478 a year ($3,123 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,930. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do roofers earn more in Kingsport than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA (28700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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