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Roofer salary in Pennsylvania
The middle half of roofers in Pennsylvania earned $22.75 to $29.98 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $36.87 or more.1
OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $19.46
- 25th
- $22.75
- Median
- $26.79
- 75th
- $29.98
- 90th
- $36.87
- 10th
- $40,480
- 25th
- $47,320
- Median
- $55,710
- 75th
- $62,370
- 90th
- $76,700
Which Pennsylvania cities pay roofers the most?
Chambersburg has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $31.00 an hour; Scranton--Wilkes-Barre has the lowest, $23.86.1
- Chambersburg$31.00
- Philadelphia–Camden$28.72
- Allentown–Bethlehem$27.95
- York–Hanover$25.74
- Lancaster$25.31
- Pittsburgh$25.17
- Harrisburg–Carlisle$24.50
- Erie$24.25
The 10 largest of 11 metro areas with roofer data, by employment.
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in Pennsylvania?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $76,700 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in Pennsylvania?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in Pennsylvania earned $19.46 an hour or less ($40,480 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.75 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in Pennsylvania?
Projections Central expects Pennsylvania to go from 4,210 roofer jobs in 2024 to 4,420 in 2034, a change of 5.1%, with about 320 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4,210 | 4,420 | 5.1% | 320 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in Pennsylvania?
Roofers rank fifth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Pennsylvania. General contractors have the highest median, $39.20 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $39.20 | $81,540 | 26,860 |
| Plumbers | $32.73 | $68,080 | 13,620 |
| Electricians | $32.50 | $67,600 | 22,730 |
| HVAC Technicians | $30.00 | $62,400 | 15,880 |
| Roofers | $26.79 | $55,710 | 3,830 |
Where to train in Pennsylvania
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Pennsylvania, 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)