Roofers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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

Median annual salary $48,580 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.36
10th percentile $37,840
90th percentile $77,940
Employed locally 720
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,840
    25th
    $43,930
    50th (median)
    $48,580
    75th
    $58,950
    90th
    $77,940

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 66% Median Roofers salary is 34% 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 Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,620
    Carpenters$59,650
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,570
    Electricians$63,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$66,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Pittsburgh, PA is $23.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.22 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 4.7% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $37,840 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,930.