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OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $22.00
- 25th
- $23.20
- Median
- $28.89
- 75th
- $36.08
- 90th
- $38.69
- 10th
- $45,760
- 25th
- $48,260
- Median
- $60,090
- 75th
- $75,050
- 90th
- $80,470
Which Maryland cities pay roofers the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson has the highest median of the 2 metro areas below, $27.11 an hour; Salisbury has the lowest, $22.75.1
- Baltimore–Columbia$27.11
- Salisbury$22.75
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in Maryland?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $80,470 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in Maryland?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in Maryland earned $22.00 an hour or less ($45,760 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.20 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in Maryland?
Projections Central expects Maryland to go from 2,520 roofer jobs in 2024 to 2,700 in 2034, a change of 7.1%, with about 200 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2,520 | 2,700 | 7.1% | 200 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in Maryland?
Roofers rank fifth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Maryland. General contractors have the highest median, $37.87 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.87 | $78,760 | 15,400 |
| Electricians | $35.33 | $73,490 | 13,690 |
| HVAC Technicians | $33.67 | $70,020 | 8,560 |
| Plumbers | $31.44 | $65,400 | 11,420 |
| Roofers | $28.89 | $60,090 | 2,050 |
Where to train in Maryland
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Maryland, 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)