Roofers Salary in Wisconsin
Roofers in Wisconsin make a median of $49,690 a year, or about $23.89 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Wisconsin. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $50K get you in Wisconsin?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Wisconsin
Entry-level roofers (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $34K spread from bottom to top.
Roofers salary by metro in Wisconsin
10 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | $58K | +18% | 100 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $58K | +18% | 70 |
| Appleton | $57K | +14% | 120 |
| Madison | $56K | +13% | 220 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $52K | +4% | 770 |
| Eau Claire | $50K | +1% | 70 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $49K | -2% | 40 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $49K | -2% | 70 |
| Wausau | $49K | -2% | 50 |
| Sheboygan | $46K | -7% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do roofers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $49,690 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,130, and experienced roofers can clear $72,910. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $50K enough to live in Wisconsin?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,365/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,202/month, which eats 35.7% 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 Wisconsin?
Wisconsin 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 $52,677 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.