Roofers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $47,820 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $32,610
90th percentile $63,810
Employed locally 70
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,610
    25th
    $36,560
    50th (median)
    $47,820
    75th
    $58,310
    90th
    $63,810

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 60% Median Roofers salary is 40% 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 Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$82,450
    Carpenters$55,250
    Electricians$70,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$68,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Harrisburg, PA is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.72 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 6.2% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $32,610 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,560.