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Roofer Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$36.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,963/year ($4,997/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Roofers (2nd of 51), with a median about 38% above the national average. Of the 1,860 Roofer jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $76,600 a year — though pay ranges from $45,230 for newcomers to $103,720 at the top.
Roofer pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $103,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,860 Roofer jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 47-2181, “Roofers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Roofer salary of $76,600 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,963 — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
| Gross (median) | $76,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,022 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,860 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$2,755 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,963 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,997 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Jersey paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Roofer make in New Jersey?
- The median Roofer salary in New Jersey is $76,600 per year ($36.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,680 and $99,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a Roofer in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $76,600, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $59,963 per year ($4,997 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
- How many Roofer jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 1,860 Roofer jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.