Roofer Salary in Colorado (2026)
$24.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,193/year ($3,516/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 25th of 51 states for Roofer pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 3,340 Roofer jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $51,750 a year — though pay ranges from $45,820 for newcomers to $73,370 at the top.
Roofer pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,340 Roofer jobs in Colorado (occupation code 47-2181, “Roofers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Roofer salary of $51,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,193 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $51,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,030 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,959 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,569 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,193 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,516 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Roofer make in Colorado?
- The median Roofer salary in Colorado is $51,750 per year ($24.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,700 and $61,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Roofer in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $51,750, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $42,193 per year ($3,516 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Roofer jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 3,340 Roofer jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.