Roofers Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,500 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $36,740
90th percentile $60,850
Employed locally 50
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,740
    25th
    $43,330
    50th (median)
    $46,500
    75th
    $49,260
    90th
    $60,850

    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

    Related occupations in Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,310
    Construction Laborers$45,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,210
    Electricians$67,860
    Highway Maintenance Workers$42,420
    Carpenters$49,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 8.8% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $36,740 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,330.