Roofers Salary
Roofers in Boulder, CO make a median of $56,140 a year, or about $26.99 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.
So what does $56K get you in Boulder?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for roofers in metros near Boulder, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $56K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $50K | , |
| Greeley | $50K | , |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $49K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Boulder, CO
Entry-level roofers (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $56K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.
Roofers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Roofers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $78K | +41% | 5,300 |
| New Jersey | $77K | +38% | 1,860 |
| Minnesota | $74K | +34% | 1,890 |
| Massachusetts | $73K | +31% | 1,950 |
| Alaska | $67K | +20% | 310 |
| New York | $66K | +19% | 4,570 |
| California | $64K | +15% | 21,190 |
| Connecticut | $62K | +12% | 790 |
| District of Columbia | $62K | +11% | 100 |
| Rhode Island | $62K | +11% | 360 |
| Washington | $61K | +9% | 5,890 |
| Maryland | $60K | +8% | 2,050 |
| New Hampshire | $60K | +8% | 270 |
| North Dakota | $60K | +8% | 290 |
| Hawaii | $60K | +7% | 1,110 |
| Michigan | $60K | +7% | 3,090 |
| Delaware | $59K | +7% | 230 |
| Wisconsin | $59K | +7% | 2,400 |
| Vermont | $59K | +6% | 210 |
| Montana | $59K | +6% | 370 |
| Oregon | $59K | +6% | 3,430 |
| Indiana | $58K | +5% | 2,980 |
| Idaho | $58K | +4% | 1,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $56K | +0% | 3,830 |
| Colorado | $52K | -7% | 3,340 |
| West Virginia | $51K | -8% | 440 |
| Nevada | $51K | -8% | 2,120 |
| Maine | $50K | -10% | 610 |
| Ohio | $49K | -11% | 4,610 |
| North Carolina | $49K | -12% | 3,060 |
| Louisiana | $49K | -12% | 760 |
| Utah | $49K | -12% | 2,710 |
| Iowa | $49K | -12% | 930 |
| Missouri | $49K | -12% | 2,050 |
| Virginia | $48K | -13% | 2,070 |
| South Dakota | $48K | -14% | 400 |
| Florida | $48K | -14% | 23,550 |
| Arkansas | $47K | -14% | 950 |
| Arizona | $47K | -15% | 3,420 |
| Kansas | $47K | -15% | 900 |
| Kentucky | $47K | -15% | 1,080 |
| Georgia | $47K | -15% | 2,160 |
| Nebraska | $46K | -16% | 1,730 |
| Texas | $46K | -17% | 5,740 |
| South Carolina | $46K | -17% | 850 |
| Tennessee | $46K | -18% | 2,110 |
| Alabama | $46K | -18% | 1,010 |
| Wyoming | $46K | -18% | 330 |
| New Mexico | $45K | -18% | 1,160 |
| Mississippi | $45K | -19% | 480 |
| Oklahoma | $44K | -21% | 1,260 |
Showing 1–10 of 51 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a roofer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Boulder?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $56K, rent takes 54.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,100/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for roofers in Boulder?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new roofers typically earn — is $48K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,869/month.
Is roofer a high-paying job in Boulder?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $56K locally vs. $55K nationally, a 1% difference.
How does Boulder compare to the national average for roofers?
Boulder pays $56K median vs. the U.S. average of $55K — that’s +1%.
How much do roofers make in Boulder, CO?
The median is $56,140 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,820, and experienced roofers can clear $75,970. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $56K enough to live in Boulder?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,723/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 54.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a roofers salary go in Boulder?
Boulder has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median roofers salary is worth about $56,140 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do roofers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.