Roofers Salary
Roofers in Rockford, IL make a median of $65,100 a year, or about $31.3 an hour. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $106K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.15), which stretches that salary to about $70,646 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,175/month, or 27.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $65K get you in Rockford?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Rockford’s Regional Price Parity (92.15). 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 Rockford
Rockford sits well above the national pay line for roofers, local pay runs about 17% higher than the U.S. median of $55K. Rent runs $1,175/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 27.7% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.15 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for roofers in metros near Rockford, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $82K | $79K |
| Springfield | $78K | $84K |
| Peoria | $77K | $84K |
| Champaign-Urbana | $60K | $65K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Rockford, IL
Entry-level roofers (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K. Top earners bring in $106K or more, a $63K 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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Frequently asked questions
Can a roofer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Rockford?
Yes — at the median salary of $65K, rent takes 27.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,175/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for roofers in Rockford?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new roofers typically earn — is $43K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,567/month. At HUD’s $1,175/month FMR, rent would take 46% 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 Rockford?
Local pay is 17% above the national median — $65K here vs. $55K nationally.
How does Rockford compare to the national average for roofers?
Rockford pays $65K median vs. the U.S. average of $55K — that’s +17%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.15), the purchasing-power equivalent is $71K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do roofers make in Rockford, IL?
The median is $65,100 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,790, and experienced roofers can clear $105,680. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $65K enough to live in Rockford?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,247/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,175/month, which eats 27.7% 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 Rockford?
Rockford has a Regional Price Parity of 92.15 (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 $70,646 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.