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Roofer salary in New Jersey
The middle half of roofers in New Jersey earned $23.88 to $47.96 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $49.87 or more.1 The median is 38% above the US median.2
OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $21.75
- 25th
- $23.88
- Median
- $36.83
- 75th
- $47.96
- 90th
- $49.87
- 10th
- $45,230
- 25th
- $49,680
- Median
- $76,600
- 75th
- $99,760
- 90th
- $103,720
Which New Jersey cities pay roofers the most?
Trenton-Princeton has the highest median of the 2 metro areas below, $39.47 an hour; Atlantic City-Hammonton has the lowest, $37.50.1
- Trenton–Princeton$39.47
- Atlantic City–Hammonton$37.50
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in New Jersey?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($99,760) and the 90th ($103,720).1
How much do new roofers make in New Jersey?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in New Jersey earned $21.75 an hour or less ($45,230 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.88 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in New Jersey?
Projections Central expects New Jersey to go from 2,300 roofer jobs in 2024 to 2,480 in 2034, a change of 8%, with about 180 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2,300 | 2,480 | 8% | 180 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in New Jersey?
Roofers rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in New Jersey. General contractors have the highest median, $50.73 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $50.73 | $105,510 | 16,230 |
| Plumbers | $37.61 | $78,240 | 8,750 |
| Electricians | $37.14 | $77,250 | 13,520 |
| Roofers | $36.83 | $76,600 | 1,860 |
| HVAC Technicians | $35.79 | $74,450 | 10,330 |
Where to train in New Jersey
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, New Jersey, 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)