Roofers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $58,730 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.24
10th percentile $40,770
90th percentile $82,410
Employed locally 630
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,770
    25th
    $48,820
    50th (median)
    $58,730
    75th
    $78,790
    90th
    $82,410

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 86% Median Roofers salary is 14% 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
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $60,450
    Akron, OH $59,510
    Columbus, OH $58,980
    Ohio $56,420
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,170
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $54,340

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,470
    Electricians $65,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,090
    Carpenters $59,610
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $66,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Cleveland, OH is $28.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.60 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Cleveland, OH is 15.2% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $40,770 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,820.