Roofers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $58,980 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.35
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $81,160
Employed locally 610
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $47,940
    50th (median)
    $58,980
    75th
    $66,320
    90th
    $81,160

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 74% Median Roofers salary is 26% 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
    Cleveland, OH $58,730
    Ohio $56,420
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,170
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $54,340

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$56,120
    Electricians$63,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,160
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$75,000
    Carpenters$61,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Columbus, OH is $28.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.30 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Columbus, OH is 15.7% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,940.