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Roofer Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$29.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,809/year ($4,151/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 10th of 51 states for Roofer pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 360 Roofer jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $61,630 a year — though pay ranges from $43,450 for newcomers to $93,740 at the top.
Roofer pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,450 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 360 Roofer jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 47-2181, “Roofers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Roofer salary of $61,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,809 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $61,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,216 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,715 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$1,891 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,809 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,151 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Roofer make in Rhode Island?
- The median Roofer salary in Rhode Island is $61,630 per year ($29.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,350 and $76,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Roofer in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $61,630, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $49,809 per year ($4,151 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Roofer jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 360 Roofer jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.