Construction and Extraction Occupations

Roofers Salary in the United States

DOL-verified data from 266 government filings, with BLS survey comparison.

DOL Median Salary
$36,577
BLS median: $50,970
DOL Median Salary
$36,577
From 266 DOL filings
BLS Median Salary
$50,970
BLS OEWS 2024 survey
Total Employers
116
Companies with DOL filings
Total Employment
136,740
Estimated US workers (BLS)

DOL Filings vs BLS Survey

What Employers File with DOL

$36,577
DOL-Filed Salary Range
$22,485$33,114$36,577$44,845$90,000

This figure comes from 266 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.

What BLS Says the Market Pays

$50,970
BLS Survey Salary Range
$37,060$45,300$50,970$64,010$80,780

This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 136,740 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.

DOL-filed salaries are 28.2% lower than BLS survey data, which may reflect that sponsored positions concentrate in high-cost locations or experience-intensive roles.

Salary Distribution

Top Paying Employers for Roofers

Ranked by median salary from DOL filings

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Salary by Metro Area

Metro AreaMedianvs NationalFilingsEmployers
Fort Wayne, IN$39,998+9.4%101

Salary by State

StateMedianvs NationalFilings
Maryland$57,179+9.9%2
New York$54,059-14.7%1
Colorado$52,801-5.4%4
Illinois$48,006-28.3%9
Missouri$44,845-16.1%2
Nebraska$44,595-3%7
California$40,397-35.9%4
Indiana$39,998-28.1%16
Ohio$35,547-37%3
Utah$32,926-33.9%1
Florida$32,448-29.8%6
Massachusetts$28,870-60.1%1
Texas$22,838-49.7%1

Salary Trend - DOL Data

Education Requirements

From PERM filings

For Roofers positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.

Education by Top Employer

Most common minimum education from PERM filings
EmployerMost Common EducationMedian Salary
CORNETT RESTORATIONNone$32,178
SOUTH CENTRAL ROOFING, INCNot specifiedN/A
Baker Roofing CompanyNone$33,114
FORT WAYNE ROOFING, A TECTA AMERICA COMPANYNone$39,998
South Plains Roofing & RemodelingNone$22,838
DDP ROOFING SERVICES, INC.Not specifiedN/A
RUNYON SONS ROOFING, INC.Not specifiedN/A
Complete Perfection Construction LLCNone$44,595
FIRST COAST PROPERTIES OF JACKSONVILLE, INC.High School$32,448
ORION HOME IMPROVEMENTS, LLCNone$49,000

Salary by Industry

Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)

The highest-paying industry for Roofers is Construction at $39,262.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Roofers make?

Based on 266 DOL filings, the median salary for a Roofers is $36,577, ranging from $33,114 to $44,845.

What is the highest salary for a Roofers?

The 90th percentile salary is $80,780 according to BLS data.

Which city pays the most for Roofers?

Based on DOL filings, Fort Wayne, IN offers the highest median at $39,998.

Does this data include all Roofers salaries or only visa-sponsored workers?

DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Roofers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.