Roofers Salary in Pennsylvania
Roofers in Pennsylvania make a median of $49,230 a year, or about $23.67 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $80K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $49K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level roofers (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $80K or more, a $42K spread from bottom to top.
Roofers salary by metro in Pennsylvania
12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $59K | +20% | 1,480 |
| Reading | $55K | +13% | 130 |
| State College | $52K | +6% | 50 |
| York-Hanover | $52K | +6% | 210 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $50K | +2% | 160 |
| Lancaster | $49K | -1% | 370 |
| Pittsburgh | $49K | -1% | 720 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $48K | -3% | 70 |
| Chambersburg | $47K | -4% | 30 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $47K | -4% | 100 |
| Erie | $47K | -5% | 90 |
| Altoona | $43K | -12% | 70 |
Showing 1–10 of 12 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do roofers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $49,230 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,990, and experienced roofers can clear $80,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,340/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 40.4% 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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 $51,837 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.