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OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $17.20
- 25th
- $19.92
- Median
- $27.78
- 75th
- $30.57
- 90th
- $34.55
- 10th
- $35,780
- 25th
- $41,430
- Median
- $57,790
- 75th
- $63,580
- 90th
- $71,860
Which Idaho cities pay roofers the most?
Boise City has the highest median of the 4 metro areas below, $28.89 an hour; Twin Falls has the lowest, $20.56.1
- Boise City$28.89
- Pocatello$28.12
- Idaho Falls$26.77
- Twin Falls$20.56
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in Idaho?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $71,860 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in Idaho?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in Idaho earned $17.20 an hour or less ($35,780 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $19.92 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in Idaho?
Projections Central expects Idaho to go from 2,730 roofer jobs in 2024 to 3,420 in 2034, a change of 25.3%, with about 280 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 2,730 | 3,420 | 25.3% | 280 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in Idaho?
Roofers rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Idaho. General contractors have the highest median, $36.32 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.32 | $75,550 | 6,730 |
| Electricians | $30.29 | $63,000 | 5,690 |
| Roofers | $27.78 | $57,790 | 1,190 |
| HVAC Technicians | $27.04 | $56,240 | 4,550 |
| Plumbers | $25.18 | $52,380 | 3,090 |
Where to train in Idaho
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Idaho, 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)