Roofers pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,140 or more. The middle half of roofers in Richmond earn between $46,380 and $57,360.
- $40K10th
- $46K25th
- $48KMedian
- $57K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,070 | $4,172 | $24.07 |
| Median | $48,050 | $4,004 | $23.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,380 | $3,865 | $22.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,360 | $4,780 | $27.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Roofers in Richmond earn about the same as the Virginia average ($51,520) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $50,070 | $48,050 | $39,620 | $61,140 | 330 |
| Virginia | $51,520 | $48,420 | $38,220 | $66,420 | 2,070 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $50,070, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $40,346 a year, or $3,362 a month and $1,552 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $50,070 buys what about $51,166 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 1st of 6 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Richmond$50,070
- Virginia Beach$47,470
- Roanoke$45,990
- Harrisonburg$45,890
- Lynchburg$45,550
- Winchester$43,600
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 Richmond: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Richmond?
$24.07 an hour on average, and $23.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Richmond?
About $40,346 a year ($3,362 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,070.
Do roofers earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.57, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.57).
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