Roofer Salary in Georgia (2026)
$22.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,083/year ($3,174/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 41st of 51 states for Roofer pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 2,160 Roofer jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $46,940 a year — though pay ranges from $32,070 for newcomers to $63,720 at the top.
Roofer pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,160 Roofer jobs in Georgia (occupation code 47-2181, “Roofers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Roofer salary of $46,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,083 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,453 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,591 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,813 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,083 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,174 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Roofer make in Georgia?
- The median Roofer salary in Georgia is $46,940 per year ($22.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,870 and $54,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Roofer in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $46,940, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $38,083 per year ($3,174 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Roofer jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 2,160 Roofer jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.