Roofers pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,220 or more. The middle half of roofers in Boston earn between $60,050 and $78,240.
- $54K10th
- $60K25th
- $66KMedian
- $78K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,340 | $5,862 | $33.82 |
| Median | $66,350 | $5,529 | $31.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,050 | $5,004 | $28.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,240 | $6,520 | $37.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Roofers in Boston earn 4% less than the Massachusetts average ($72,990) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $70,340 | $66,350 | $53,700 | $96,220 | 1,120 |
| Massachusetts | $72,990 | $72,750 | $50,790 | $106,290 | 1,950 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $70,340, a single filer in Boston takes home about $55,117 a year, or $4,593 a month and $2,120 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $58,314 | $4,860 |
| Working in MA | $55,117 | $4,593 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $70,340 buys what about $64,970 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 10.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 3rd of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Worcester pays the most ($85,350).
- Worcester$85,350
- Springfield$74,950
- Boston$70,340
- Pittsfield$58,410
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 Boston: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Boston?
$33.82 an hour on average, and $31.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Boston?
About $55,117 a year ($4,593 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,340. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do roofers earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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