Roofers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,600 or more. The middle half of roofers in Washington earn between $49,550 and $73,860.
- $47K10th
- $50K25th
- $58KMedian
- $74K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,900 | $5,158 | $29.76 |
| Median | $58,340 | $4,862 | $28.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,550 | $4,129 | $23.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,860 | $6,155 | $35.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Roofers in Washington earn 10% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($68,740) and 6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $61,900 | $58,340 | $47,210 | $79,600 | 1,940 |
| Washington, D.C. | $68,740 | $61,750 | $47,470 | $101,570 | 100 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $61,900, a single filer in Washington takes home about $49,340 a year, or $4,112 a month and $1,898 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $49,970 | $4,164 |
| Working in DC | $49,340 | $4,112 |
| Working in MD | $49,188 | $4,099 |
| Working in VA | $49,172 | $4,098 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $61,900 buys what about $56,849 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$59,780
- Winchester, VA$43,600
- Chambersburg, PA$58,110
- Harrisonburg, VA$45,890
- York, PA$55,950
- Richmond, VA$50,070
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 Washington: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Washington?
$29.76 an hour on average, and $28.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Washington?
About $49,340 a year ($4,112 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,900.
Do roofers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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