Roofers pay range in Knoxville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,190 or more. The middle half of roofers in Knoxville earn between $37,200 and $47,430.
- $32K10th
- $37K25th
- $45KMedian
- $47K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,830 | $3,652 | $21.07 |
| Median | $45,030 | $3,752 | $21.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,200 | $3,100 | $17.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,430 | $3,952 | $22.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Knoxville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Roofers in Knoxville earn 6% less than the Tennessee average ($46,740) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $43,830 | $45,030 | $32,180 | $51,190 | 440 |
| 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 Knoxville
On the average salary of $43,830, a single filer in Knoxville takes home about $37,397 a year, or $3,116 a month and $1,438 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Knoxville a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Knoxville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $43,830 buys what about $47,348 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Knoxville ($47,080). A typical home costs $367,158, or 8.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Tennessee cities
Knoxville ranks 6th 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 Knoxville: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Knoxville?
$21.07 an hour on average, and $21.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Knoxville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Knoxville?
About $37,397 a year ($3,116 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,830. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do roofers earn more in Knoxville than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Knoxville, TN (28940). 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.20, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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