Roofers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $47,160 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.67
10th percentile $35,500
90th percentile $80,530
Employed locally 100
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,500
    25th
    $38,490
    50th (median)
    $47,160
    75th
    $57,870
    90th
    $80,530

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 74% Median Roofers salary is 26% 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 Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,380
    Carpenters$58,280
    Electricians$65,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55,310
    Highway Maintenance Workers$47,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Scranton, PA is $22.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.25 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Scranton, PA is 7.5% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $35,500 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,490.