Roofers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $62,110 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.86
10th percentile $48,410
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 2,500
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,410
    25th
    $58,680
    50th (median)
    $62,110
    75th
    $81,800
    90th
    $104,000

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $62,520
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,490
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,330
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $60,590
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $60,450

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $76,760
    Construction Laborers $59,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $105,650
    Electricians $101,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $87,160
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Seattle, WA is $29.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.27 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Seattle, WA is 21.9% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $48,410 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,680.