What roofers charge per hour
The median wage BLS publishes for roofers in each metro, times 2 to 2.5 for what a licensed business bills on top of pay. An estimate, not a quote.
- Lowest metro
- $35–$44/hr
- Highest metro
- $73–$91/hr
- Cities with a wage
- 54 of 58
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Arizona
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhoenixPhoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro | $46–$57 | $22.96 | 170 licensed |
| ScottsdalePhoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro | $46–$57 | $22.96 | 37 licensed |
| MesaPhoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro | $46–$57 | $22.96 | 69 licensed |
California
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los AngelesLos Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro | $61–$76 | $30.56 | 518 licensed |
| San DiegoSan Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro | $60–$75 | $29.90 | 99 licensed |
Florida
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| JacksonvilleJacksonville metro | $46–$57 | $22.85 | 323 licensed |
| MiamiMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro | $46–$58 | $23.09 | 84 licensed |
| TampaTampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro | $45–$57 | $22.68 | 108 licensed |
| OrlandoOrlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro | $45–$57 | $22.74 | 107 licensed |
| St. PetersburgTampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro | $45–$57 | $22.68 | 72 licensed |
| Fort LauderdaleMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro | $46–$58 | $23.09 | 99 licensed |
| Port St. LuciePort St. Lucie metro | $46–$57 | $22.88 | 96 licensed |
| HialeahMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro | $46–$58 | $23.09 | 51 licensed |
| Cape CoralCape Coral-Fort Myers metro | $45–$56 | $22.54 | 121 licensed |
| Tallahassee | No BLS wage | – | 29 licensed |
Hawaii
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| HonoluluUrban Honolulu metro | $57–$71 | $28.47 | 39 licensed |
| Pearl CityUrban Honolulu metro | $57–$71 | $28.47 | 9 licensed |
| HiloHawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro | $60–$75 | $29.95 | 3 licensed |
| KailuaUrban Honolulu metro | $57–$71 | $28.47 | 1 licensed |
| KapoleiUrban Honolulu metro | $57–$71 | $28.47 | 11 licensed |
Minnesota
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| MinneapolisMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro | $73–$91 | $36.25 | 3 licensed |
| St. PaulMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro | $73–$91 | $36.25 | 5 licensed |
| RochesterRochester metro | $60–$74 | $29.78 | 2 licensed |
| BloomingtonMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro | $73–$91 | $36.25 | None listed |
| DuluthDuluth metro | $70–$88 | $35.03 | 1 licensed |
Nevada
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las VegasLas Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro | $48–$60 | $23.94 | 91 licensed |
| HendersonLas Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro | $48–$60 | $23.94 | 6 licensed |
| North Las VegasLas Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro | $48–$60 | $23.94 | 12 licensed |
| RenoReno metro | $50–$63 | $25.00 | 31 licensed |
Texas
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| HoustonHouston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro | $44–$55 | $21.87 | None listed |
| San AntonioSan Antonio-New Braunfels metro | $42–$53 | $21.02 | None listed |
| DallasDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $45–$56 | $22.59 | None listed |
| AustinAustin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro | $46–$57 | $22.76 | None listed |
| Fort WorthDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $45–$56 | $22.59 | None listed |
| El PasoEl Paso metro | $35–$44 | $17.45 | None listed |
| ArlingtonDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $45–$56 | $22.59 | None listed |
| Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi metro | $36–$45 | $18.08 | None listed |
| PlanoDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $45–$56 | $22.59 | None listed |
| LubbockLubbock metro | $35–$44 | $17.62 | None listed |
| Laredo | No BLS wage | – | None listed |
| IrvingDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $45–$56 | $22.59 | None listed |
| GarlandDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $45–$56 | $22.59 | None listed |
| FriscoDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $45–$56 | $22.59 | None listed |
| McKinneyDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $45–$56 | $22.59 | None listed |
| Amarillo | No BLS wage | – | None listed |
| Grand PrairieDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro | $45–$56 | $22.59 | None listed |
| Brownsville | No BLS wage | – | None listed |
Virginia
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia BeachVirginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro | $45–$56 | $22.34 | 67 licensed |
| ChesapeakeVirginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro | $45–$56 | $22.34 | 50 licensed |
| NorfolkVirginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro | $45–$56 | $22.34 | 26 licensed |
| RichmondRichmond metro | $46–$58 | $23.10 | 21 licensed |
| Arlington CountyWashington-Arlington-Alexandria metro | $56–$70 | $28.05 | 7 licensed |
| AlexandriaWashington-Arlington-Alexandria metro | $56–$70 | $28.05 | 8 licensed |
Washington
| City | Per hour | Median wage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeattleSeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro | $62–$77 | $30.81 | 8 licensed |
| SpokaneSpokane-Spokane Valley metro | $56–$71 | $28.23 | 13 licensed |
| TacomaSeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro | $62–$77 | $30.81 | 9 licensed |
| VancouverPortland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro | $59–$74 | $29.43 | 9 licensed |
| BellevueSeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro | $62–$77 | $30.81 | 1 licensed |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, median hourly wage by metro area. The 2–2.5× billing multiple is our assumption; real quotes vary with the job, materials and season.
Sources
- Roofers: Roofers (SOC 47-2181)
- BLS OEWS wage tables