Roofers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $46,640 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.42
10th percentile $32,490
90th percentile $60,290
Employed locally 400
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,490
    25th
    $39,030
    50th (median)
    $46,640
    75th
    $58,480
    90th
    $60,290

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 55% Median Roofers salary is 45% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,570
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,340
    Vallejo, CA $61,610
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,160
    Evansville, IN $58,660
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $58,630

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,720
    Electricians$60,200
    Carpenters$49,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Richmond, VA is $22.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.39 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Richmond, VA is 8.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $32,490 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,030.