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OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $14.50
- 25th
- $21.39
- Median
- $23.40
- 75th
- $29.93
- 90th
- $32.40
- 10th
- $30,160
- 25th
- $44,490
- Median
- $48,680
- 75th
- $62,260
- 90th
- $67,390
Which Utah cities pay roofers the most?
Ogden has the highest median of the 5 metro areas below, $24.86 an hour; Logan has the lowest, $22.24.1
- Ogden$24.86
- St. George$23.86
- Salt Lake City–Murray$23.18
- Provo–Orem$22.41
- Logan$22.24
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in Utah?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $67,390 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in Utah?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in Utah earned $14.50 an hour or less ($30,160 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $21.39 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in Utah?
Projections Central expects Utah to go from 3,570 roofer jobs in 2024 to 4,120 in 2034, a change of 15.4%, with about 320 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 3,570 | 4,120 | 15.4% | 320 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in Utah?
Roofers rank fifth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Utah. General contractors have the highest median, $37.15 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.15 | $77,280 | 14,270 |
| Electricians | $29.81 | $62,000 | 11,450 |
| Plumbers | $29.76 | $61,900 | 7,030 |
| HVAC Technicians | $28.24 | $58,730 | 5,580 |
| Roofers | $23.40 | $48,680 | 2,710 |
Where to train in Utah
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Utah, 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)