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Roofer salary in Washington
The middle half of roofers in Washington earned $25.15 to $38.21 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $50.00 or more.1 The median is 9% above the US median.2
OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $23.01
- 25th
- $25.15
- Median
- $29.16
- 75th
- $38.21
- 90th
- $50.00
- 10th
- $47,860
- 25th
- $52,310
- Median
- $60,640
- 75th
- $79,470
- 90th
- $104,000
Which Washington cities pay roofers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $30.81 an hour; Yakima has the lowest, $27.24.1
- Seattle–Tacoma$30.81
- Mount Vernon–Anacortes$29.52
- Kennewick–Richland$28.73
- Bellingham$28.72
- Bremerton–Silverdale$28.59
- Wenatchee–East Wenatchee$28.48
- Longview–Kelso$28.29
- Spokane–Spokane Valley$28.23
The 10 largest of 11 metro areas with roofer data, by employment.
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in Washington?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($79,470) and the 90th ($104,000).1
How much do new roofers make in Washington?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in Washington earned $23.01 an hour or less ($47,860 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $25.15 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in Washington?
Projections Central expects Washington to go from 7,100 roofer jobs in 2024 to 6,960 in 2034, a change of -1.9%, with about 450 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 7,100 | 6,960 | -1.9% | 450 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in Washington?
Roofers rank fifth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Washington. General contractors have the highest median, $52.68 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $52.68 | $109,570 | 19,550 |
| Electricians | $45.78 | $95,220 | 19,380 |
| Plumbers | $38.96 | $81,030 | 12,470 |
| HVAC Technicians | $36.38 | $75,660 | 7,370 |
| Roofers | $29.16 | $60,640 | 5,890 |
Where to train in Washington
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Washington, 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)