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Roofers Salary in Connecticut

Roofers in Connecticut make a median of $63,340 a year, or about $30.45 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $95K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$63K
Median annual
$30.45/hr
Hourly rate
$47K
Entry level (10th %)
$95K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $63K get you in Connecticut?

Take-home$4,158/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,866/mo
Rent burden44.9% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$63,340/yr
After rent$2,292/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Connecticut

Bar chart showing Roofers salary percentiles in Connecticut: 10th percentile $46,750, 25th percentile $50,880, median $63,340, 75th percentile $92,650, 90th percentile $95,410. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$47K25th$51KMedian$63K75th$93K90th$95K
Bar chart showing Roofers salary percentiles in Connecticut: 10th percentile $46,750, 25th percentile $50,880, median $63,340, 75th percentile $92,650, 90th percentile $95,410. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level roofers (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K.Top earners bring in $95K or more - a $49K spread from bottom to top.

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Roofers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Minnesota$78K+53%2,010
New Jersey$73K+44%1,870
Massachusetts$72K+42%2,200
Illinois$67K+31%6,070
New York$63K+24%4,430
Connecticut$63K+24%900
Alaska$63K+24%310
California$63K+24%21,110
Washington$60K+18%4,840
Delaware$59K+16%230
Rhode Island$59K+15%N/A
District of Columbia$57K+12%140
Hawaii$57K+12%1,000
Ohio$56K+11%4,230
Oregon$56K+10%3,490

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Frequently asked questions

How much do roofers make in Connecticut?

The median is $63,340 a year - that works out to about $30.45 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,750, and experienced roofers can clear $95,410. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $63K enough to live in Connecticut?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,158/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,866/month (median of metro areas), which eats 44.9% 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 Connecticut?

Connecticut 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 $63,340 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.

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