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Roofer Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$34.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,372/year ($4,698/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Roofers (4th of 51), with a median about 31% above the national average. Of the 1,950 Roofer jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $72,750 a year — though pay ranges from $50,790 for newcomers to $106,290 at the top.
Roofer pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $106,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,950 Roofer jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 47-2181, “Roofers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Roofer salary of $72,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,372 — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
| Gross (median) | $72,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,175 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,565 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,638 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,372 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,698 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Roofer make in Massachusetts?
- The median Roofer salary in Massachusetts is $72,750 per year ($34.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,870 and $83,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Roofer in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $72,750, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $56,372 per year ($4,698 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
- How many Roofer jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 1,950 Roofer jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.