Roofers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $51,220 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.62
10th percentile $37,920
90th percentile $63,580
Employed locally 60
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,920
    25th
    $45,970
    50th (median)
    $51,220
    75th
    $59,680
    90th
    $63,580

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 57% Median Roofers salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Roofers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $91,920
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $87,790
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $86,640
    Duluth, MN-WI $85,520
    Worcester, MA $83,140
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040

    Nearby metros — Roofers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,570
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,340
    Vallejo, CA $61,610
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,160
    Evansville, IN $58,660
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $58,630

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,900
    Electricians$62,500
    Construction Laborers$42,970
    Carpenters$53,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$54,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Charlottesville, VA is $24.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.57 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 0.5% above the national median of $50,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Roofers in Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $37,920 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,970.