Roofers Salary in Lancaster, PA

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

Median annual salary $48,800 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.46
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $77,380
Employed locally 370
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $46,520
    50th (median)
    $48,800
    75th
    $59,700
    90th
    $77,380

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 58% Median Roofers salary is 42% 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 Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$51,270
    Construction Laborers$47,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,510
    Electricians$61,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,110
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Lancaster, PA is $23.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.91 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Lancaster, PA is 4.3% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,520.