Roofer Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$28.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,022/year ($4,002/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 18th of 51 states for Roofer pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 2,400 Roofer jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $59,370 a year — though pay ranges from $39,130 for newcomers to $78,380 at the top.
Roofer pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,400 Roofer jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 47-2181, “Roofers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Roofer salary of $59,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,022 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $59,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,944 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,542 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,862 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,022 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,002 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Roofer make in Wisconsin?
- The median Roofer salary in Wisconsin is $59,370 per year ($28.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,850 and $65,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Roofer in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $59,370, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $48,022 per year ($4,002 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Roofer jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 2,400 Roofer jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.