Roofers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,390 or more. The middle half of roofers in Columbus earn between $35,760 and $53,150.
- $35K10th
- $36K25th
- $43KMedian
- $53K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,820 | $3,735 | $21.55 |
| Median | $43,290 | $3,608 | $20.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,760 | $2,980 | $17.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,150 | $4,429 | $25.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Roofers in Columbus earn 7% less than the Georgia average ($48,440) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $44,820 | $43,290 | $34,510 | $59,390 | 80 |
| Georgia | $48,440 | $46,940 | $32,070 | $63,720 | 2,160 |
| United States | $58,140 | $55,440 | $37,460 | $81,720 | 135,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Roofers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $44,820, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $36,705 a year, or $3,059 a month and $1,412 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $36,705 | $3,059 |
| Working in AL | $36,352 | $3,029 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $44,820 buys what about $50,193 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 5th of 5 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($49,790).
Highest-paying cities for roofers
Worcester, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($85,350).
- Worcester, MA$85,350
- Chicago, IL$81,010
- Springfield, IL$78,500
- Bridgeport, CT$78,320
- New York, NY$77,160
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Roofers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Columbus?
$21.55 an hour on average, and $20.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $36,705 a year ($3,059 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,820.
Do roofers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($58,140).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2181; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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