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OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $22.13
- 25th
- $23.17
- Median
- $28.38
- 75th
- $31.09
- 90th
- $34.58
- 10th
- $46,020
- 25th
- $48,190
- Median
- $59,030
- 75th
- $64,660
- 90th
- $71,920
Which Montana cities pay roofers the most?
Bozeman has the highest median of the 4 metro areas below, $30.56 an hour; Great Falls has the lowest, $24.00.1
- Bozeman$30.56
- Missoula$29.96
- Billings$24.99
- Great Falls$24.00
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in Montana?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $71,920 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in Montana?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in Montana earned $22.13 an hour or less ($46,020 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.17 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in Montana?
Projections Central expects Montana to go from 560 roofer jobs in 2024 to 620 in 2034, a change of 10.4%, with about 50 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 560 | 620 | 10.4% | 50 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in Montana?
Roofers rank fifth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Montana. Plumbers have the highest median, $38.44 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers | $38.44 | $79,960 | 1,860 |
| General Contractors | $36.98 | $76,910 | 4,350 |
| Electricians | $36.90 | $76,760 | 2,750 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.26 | $60,850 | 1,230 |
| Roofers | $28.38 | $59,030 | 370 |
Where to train in Montana
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Montana, 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)