Roofer Salary in Michigan (2026)
$28.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,482/year ($3,957/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 16th of 51 states for Roofer pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 3,090 Roofer jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $59,530 a year — though pay ranges from $41,910 for newcomers to $80,270 at the top.
Roofer pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,090 Roofer jobs in Michigan (occupation code 47-2181, “Roofers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Roofer salary of $59,530 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,482 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $59,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,964 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,554 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,530 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,482 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,957 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Roofer make in Michigan?
- The median Roofer salary in Michigan is $59,530 per year ($28.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,890 and $78,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Roofer in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $59,530, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $47,482 per year ($3,957 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Roofer jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 3,090 Roofer jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.