Where Do Roofers Make The Most Money

Commercial Roofers Can Make The Most Money In These 5 States

As of late Fall 2019, the US job market continues to cruise along.

Thankfully, the US is posting an astoundingly low 3.7% unemployment rate**.

With the overall jobs market in such great shape, we recently ran through the Top 5 Highest Paying States For Construction and Extraction Workers.

Now, we're on to roofing.

On Average, Residential and Commercial Roofing Companies Pay The Most In these states

If you're a residential roofing contractor or specialize in emergency roof repair, check out our top 5 highest paying states below.

As a comparison, the US hourly roofer wage currently at $21.09 and the *average annual salary $43,870.

5. Massachusetts

Average Hourly Wage $27.85

Versus US Average +32%

Average Annual Salary $57,920

4. Hawaii

Average Hourly Wage $27.97

Versus US Average +32.6%

Average Annual Salary $58,170

3. New Jersey

Average Hourly Wage $28.30

Versus US Average +34.2%

Average Annual Salary $58,870

2. Illinois

Average Hourly Wage $29.75

Versus US Average +41.1%

Average Annual Salary $61,870

1. New York

Average Hourly Wage $31.50

Versus US Average +49.4%

Average Annual Salary $65,520

Source: United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2018 - Construction and Extraction Occupations

*Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

**Statista.com