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Roofer salary in Massachusetts
The middle half of roofers in Massachusetts earned $28.78 to $39.95 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $51.10 or more.1 The median is 31% above the US median.2
OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $24.42
- 25th
- $28.78
- Median
- $34.98
- 75th
- $39.95
- 90th
- $51.10
- 10th
- $50,790
- 25th
- $59,870
- Median
- $72,750
- 75th
- $83,100
- 90th
- $106,290
Which Massachusetts cities pay roofers the most?
Worcester has the highest median of the 4 metro areas below, $50.61 an hour; Pittsfield has the lowest, $27.05.1
- Worcester$50.61
- Springfield$36.68
- Boston–Cambridge$31.90
- Pittsfield$27.05
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in Massachusetts?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($83,100) and the 90th ($106,290).1
How much do new roofers make in Massachusetts?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in Massachusetts earned $24.42 an hour or less ($50,790 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $28.78 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in Massachusetts?
Projections Central expects Massachusetts to go from 2,630 roofer jobs in 2024 to 2,830 in 2034, a change of 7.7%, with about 210 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2,630 | 2,830 | 7.7% | 210 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in Massachusetts?
Roofers rank fifth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Massachusetts. General contractors have the highest median, $47.04 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $47.04 | $97,850 | 18,330 |
| Plumbers | $45.14 | $93,880 | 13,460 |
| Electricians | $38.18 | $79,420 | 17,810 |
| HVAC Technicians | $37.16 | $77,300 | 8,200 |
| Roofers | $34.98 | $72,750 | 1,950 |
Where to train in Massachusetts
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Massachusetts, 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)