Roofer Salary in New York (2026)
$31.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,259/year ($4,355/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 6th of 51 states for Roofer pay, with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 4,570 Roofer jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $66,020 a year — though pay ranges from $47,000 for newcomers to $95,040 at the top.
Roofer pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,570 Roofer jobs in New York (occupation code 47-2181, “Roofers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Roofer salary of $66,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,259 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $66,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,742 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,051 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,968 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,259 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,355 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Roofer make in New York?
- The median Roofer salary in New York is $66,020 per year ($31.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,470 and $77,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Roofer in New York?
- On the median salary of $66,020, a single filer in New York takes home about $52,259 per year ($4,355 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Roofer jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 4,570 Roofer jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.