Roofers Salary
Roofers in Casper, WY make a median of $58,410 a year, or about $28.08 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $61K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 93.83), which stretches that salary to about $62,251 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,082/month, or 26.7% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $58K actually covers in Casper, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Casper’s Regional Price Parity (93.83). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Casper
Roofers pay in Casper tracks closely to the national median, $58K locally vs. $55K nationwide, a 5% difference. Rent runs $1,082/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.5% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.83 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 6% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for roofers in metros near Casper, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $56K | , |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $48K | $48K |
| Omaha | $46K | $51K |
| Boise City | $60K | $61K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Casper, WY
Entry-level roofers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $58K. Top earners bring in $61K or more, a $24K 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 |
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a roofer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Casper?
Yes — at the median salary of $58K, rent takes 26.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,082/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for roofers in Casper?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new roofers typically earn — is $37K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,631/month. At HUD’s $1,082/month FMR, rent would take 41% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is roofer a high-paying job in Casper?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $58K locally vs. $55K nationally, a 5% difference.
How does Casper compare to the national average for roofers?
Casper pays $58K median vs. the U.S. average of $55K — that’s +5%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.83), the purchasing-power equivalent is $62K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do roofers make in Casper, WY?
The median is $58,410 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,750, and experienced roofers can clear $60,510. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $58K enough to live in Casper?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,081/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,082/month, which eats 26.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a roofers salary go in Casper?
Casper has a Regional Price Parity of 93.83 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median roofers salary is worth about $62,251 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.