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Roofer Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$26.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,233/year ($3,769/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 24th of 51 states for Roofer pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 3,830 Roofer jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $55,710 a year — though pay ranges from $40,480 for newcomers to $76,700 at the top.
Roofer pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,830 Roofer jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 47-2181, “Roofers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Roofer salary of $55,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,233 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $55,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,505 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,262 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,710 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,233 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,769 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Roofer make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Roofer salary in Pennsylvania is $55,710 per year ($26.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,320 and $62,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Roofer in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $55,710, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $45,233 per year ($3,769 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Roofer jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 3,830 Roofer jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.