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Roofer salary in Rhode Island
The middle half of roofers in Rhode Island earned $23.72 to $36.81 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $45.07 or more.1 The median is 11% above the US median.2
OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $20.89
- 25th
- $23.72
- Median
- $29.63
- 75th
- $36.81
- 90th
- $45.07
- 10th
- $43,450
- 25th
- $49,350
- Median
- $61,630
- 75th
- $76,570
- 90th
- $93,740
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in Rhode Island?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $93,740 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in Rhode Island?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in Rhode Island earned $20.89 an hour or less ($43,450 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.72 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in Rhode Island?
Projections Central expects Rhode Island to go from 420 roofer jobs in 2024 to 470 in 2034, a change of 11.8%, with about 40 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 420 | 470 | 11.8% | 40 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in Rhode Island?
Roofers rank fifth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Rhode Island. General contractors have the highest median, $47.40 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $47.40 | $98,590 | 2,060 |
| Plumbers | $36.77 | $76,470 | 1,820 |
| Electricians | $35.62 | $74,090 | 2,420 |
| HVAC Technicians | $32.39 | $67,370 | 1,450 |
| Roofers | $29.63 | $61,630 | 360 |
Where to train in Rhode Island
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Rhode Island, 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)