Roofers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $46,700 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.45
10th percentile $36,570
90th percentile $57,820
Employed locally 90
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,570
    25th
    $44,620
    50th (median)
    $46,700
    75th
    $55,960
    90th
    $57,820

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 76% Median Roofers salary is 24% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,450
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,280
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $58,460
    Reading, PA $55,470
    State College, PA $52,140

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$56,540
    Construction Laborers$45,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,840
    Electricians$64,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,160
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Erie, PA is $22.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.26 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Erie, PA is 8.4% below 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $36,570 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,620.