Roofers pay range in Winchester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,080 or more. The middle half of roofers in Winchester earn between $39,190 and $47,080.
- $32K10th
- $39K25th
- $46KMedian
- $47K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,600 | $3,633 | $20.96 |
| Median | $45,690 | $3,808 | $21.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,190 | $3,266 | $18.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,080 | $3,923 | $22.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Winchester vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Roofers in Winchester earn 15% less than the Virginia average ($51,520) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $43,600 | $45,690 | $31,790 | $47,080 | 40 |
| Virginia | $51,520 | $48,420 | $38,220 | $66,420 | 2,070 |
| 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 Winchester
On the average salary of $43,600, a single filer in Winchester takes home about $35,520 a year, or $2,960 a month and $1,366 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Winchester, VA-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $36,039 | $3,003 |
| Working in VA | $35,520 | $2,960 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Winchester a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winchester area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $43,600 buys what about $45,205 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Winchester ($47,070). A typical home costs $390,773, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Virginia cities
Winchester ranks 6th of 6 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($50,070).
- Richmond$50,070
- Virginia Beach$47,470
- Roanoke$45,990
- Harrisonburg$45,890
- Lynchburg$45,550
- Winchester$43,600
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 Winchester: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Winchester?
$20.96 an hour on average, and $21.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Winchester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Winchester?
About $35,520 a year ($2,960 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,600.
Do roofers earn more in Winchester than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Winchester, VA-WV (49020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.63, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.63).
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