Roofers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $59,160 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.44
10th percentile $46,700
90th percentile $88,510
Employed locally 2,260
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,700
    25th
    $48,950
    50th (median)
    $59,160
    75th
    $74,980
    90th
    $88,510

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 63% Median Roofers salary is 37% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $86,640
    Worcester, MA $83,140
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,470
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $74,340
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $63,480

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$65,810
    Construction Laborers$54,070
    Electricians$102,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$107,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$100,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$51,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Portland, OR-WA is $28.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.51 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 16.1% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $46,700 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,950.