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Roofer salary in West Virginia
The middle half of roofers in West Virginia earned $17.44 to $32.09 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $33.57 or more.1 The median is 8% below the US median.2
OEWS counts employees only, so self-employed roofers are not included.
- 10th
- $13.78
- 25th
- $17.44
- Median
- $24.60
- 75th
- $32.09
- 90th
- $33.57
- 10th
- $28,660
- 25th
- $36,270
- Median
- $51,170
- 75th
- $66,750
- 90th
- $69,820
Which West Virginia cities pay roofers the most?
Wheeling has the highest median of the 2 metro areas below, $28.96 an hour; Huntington-Ashland has the lowest, $23.54.1
- Wheeling$28.96
- Huntington–Ashland$23.54
Do roofers make $100,000 a year in West Virginia?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $69,820 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new roofers make in West Virginia?
The lowest-paid tenth of roofers in West Virginia earned $13.78 an hour or less ($28,660 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $17.44 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are roofers in demand in West Virginia?
Projections Central expects West Virginia to go from 520 roofer jobs in 2024 to 610 in 2034, a change of 17.4%, with about 50 openings a year.3 The US projection is 5.9%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 520 | 610 | 17.4% | 50 |
| United States | 166,700 | 176,500 | 5.9% | 12,700 |
How does roofer pay compare with other trades in West Virginia?
Roofers rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in West Virginia. General contractors have the highest median, $38.49 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $38.49 | $80,060 | 5,380 |
| Electricians | $31.16 | $64,810 | 4,290 |
| Plumbers | $27.39 | $56,980 | 1,830 |
| Roofers | $24.60 | $51,170 | 440 |
| HVAC Technicians | $23.49 | $48,850 | 1,690 |
Where to train in West Virginia
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, West Virginia, 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)