Roofers Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $54,340 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.13
10th percentile $38,710
90th percentile $71,490
Employed locally 270
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,710
    25th
    $44,360
    50th (median)
    $54,340
    75th
    $61,520
    90th
    $71,490

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 78% Median Roofers salary is 22% 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
    Cleveland, OH $58,730
    Ohio $56,420
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,170

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$61,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,910
    Construction Laborers$49,320
    Carpenters$53,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,740
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Dayton, OH is $26.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.27 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Dayton, OH is 6.6% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $38,710 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,360.