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OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $17.90
- 25th
- $21.23
- Median
- $22.69
- 75th
- $29.48
- 90th
- $39.20
- 10th
- $37,240
- 25th
- $44,150
- Median
- $47,190
- 75th
- $61,330
- 90th
- $81,540
Which Kansas cities pay roofers the most?
Topeka has the highest median of the 2 metro areas below, $22.79 an hour; Wichita has the lowest, $22.00.1
- Topeka$22.79
- Wichita$22.00
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in Kansas?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $81,540 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in Kansas?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in Kansas earned $17.90 an hour or less ($37,240 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $21.23 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in Kansas?
Projections Central expects Kansas to go from 1,400 roofer jobs in 2024 to 1,490 in 2034, a change of 6%, with about 110 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,400 | 1,490 | 6% | 110 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in Kansas?
Roofers rank fifth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Kansas. General contractors have the highest median, $36.91 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.91 | $76,780 | 8,940 |
| Electricians | $31.66 | $65,860 | 6,350 |
| Plumbers | $31.36 | $65,220 | 4,590 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.07 | $60,460 | 3,770 |
| Roofers | $22.69 | $47,190 | 900 |
Where to train in Kansas
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Kansas, 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)