Roofers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois
Roofers in Illinois earn a median salary of $60,535 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +18.8% vs the national median of $50,970. An estimated 5,750 roofers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $46,860 to $77,510 depending on location.
$60,535
Avg median salary in Illinois
$77,510
Highest paying metro
$46,860
Lowest paying metro
5,750
Employed in Illinois
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Roofers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Illinois | $77,510 | $56,740 | $94,340 | 190 |
| Springfield, IL | $76,640 | $56,430 | $95,500 | 270 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $69,570 | $55,420 | $96,870 | 4,540 |
| Rockford, IL | $61,810 | $45,830 | $77,510 | 170 |
| Peoria, IL | $58,770 | $47,780 | $72,670 | 180 |
| Decatur, IL | $58,560 | $47,020 | $77,660 | 50 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,460 | $46,440 | $77,800 | 80 |
| West Central Illinois | $49,990 | $45,500 | $63,000 | 90 |
| East Central Illinois | $47,180 | $45,540 | $61,760 | 80 |
| South Illinois | $46,860 | $44,540 | $61,610 | 100 |