Roofers Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $55,470 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.67
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $85,870
Employed locally 130
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $46,350
    50th (median)
    $55,470
    75th
    $58,800
    90th
    $85,870

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 71% Median Roofers salary is 29% 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
    State College, PA $52,140
    York-Hanover, PA $52,120

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,950
    Carpenters$50,080
    Electricians$64,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,480
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57,530
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Reading, PA is $26.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.90 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Reading, PA is 8.8% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,350.