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Roofer salary in Connecticut
The middle half of roofers in Connecticut earned $24.80 to $44.93 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $46.19 or more.1 The median is 12% above the US median.2
OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $22.95
- 25th
- $24.80
- Median
- $29.84
- 75th
- $44.93
- 90th
- $46.19
- 10th
- $47,730
- 25th
- $51,580
- Median
- $62,070
- 75th
- $93,450
- 90th
- $96,070
Which Connecticut cities pay roofers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury has the highest median of the 3 metro areas below, $39.09 an hour; New Haven has the lowest, $29.23.1
- Bridgeport–Stamford$39.09
- Hartford–West Hartford$31.59
- New Haven$29.23
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in Connecticut?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $96,070 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in Connecticut?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in Connecticut earned $22.95 an hour or less ($47,730 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $24.80 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in Connecticut?
Projections Central expects Connecticut to go from 1,320 roofer jobs in 2024 to 1,400 in 2034, a change of 6.4%, with about 100 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1,320 | 1,400 | 6.4% | 100 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in Connecticut?
Roofers rank fifth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Connecticut. General contractors have the highest median, $44.36 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $44.36 | $92,260 | 6,980 |
| Electricians | $37.28 | $77,540 | 7,710 |
| Plumbers | $37.16 | $77,280 | 5,410 |
| HVAC Technicians | $36.83 | $76,610 | 3,800 |
| Roofers | $29.84 | $62,070 | 790 |
Where to train in Connecticut
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Connecticut, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Roofers (47-2181), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)