What is the best city for roofers?

After cost of living, the Worcester, MA area: the median of $105,270 a year buys about what $102,680 would at average U.S. prices.

Which city pays roofers the most?

Before adjusting for prices, the Worcester, MA area has the highest median, $105,270. After cost of living it ranks 1st of 238.

What is the best big city for roofers?

Among the 20 metro areas with the most roofers, the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL-IN area, 9th overall: its median of $82,090 buys what $79,240 would nationally.

Where does roofer pay go the least far?

Of the 238 metro areas ranked, the Lubbock, TX area, where the median of $36,650 buys about what $40,130 would nationally.

Which cities are included?

The 238 metro areas where BLS publishes a median for roofers and at least 50 of them work. Smaller metros and rural areas are on each state's roofer pay page.

How is cost of living adjusted?

We divide each metro's median by its Regional Price Parity from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), where the U.S. average is 100. A metro with prices 10% above average (110) has its median divided by 1.10.

Best-paying cities for roofers

Updated September 27, 2026

After adjusting for cost of living, the Worcester, MA area is the best-paying metro for roofers: its median of $105,270 a year buys what $102,680 would nationally, according to May 2025 BLS wages and BEA 2024 price levels. It also has the highest pay before adjusting. Among the 20 metros with the most roofers, the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL-IN area ranks highest (9th overall).

Top 50 metro areas, after cost of living

#	Metro area	After cost of living	Median pay	Price level	Jobs
1	WorcesterMA · $105,270 median · prices 102.5	$102,680	$105,270	102.5	350
2	St. CloudMN · $79,250 median · prices 87.6	$90,440	$79,250	87.6	130
3	DecaturIL · $74,640 median · prices 88.4	$84,410	$74,640	88.4	60
4	SpringfieldIL · $77,900 median · prices 92.7	$83,990	$77,900	92.7	270
5	PeoriaIL · $76,610 median · prices 91.2	$83,970	$76,610	91.2	160
6	DuluthMN-WI · $72,860 median · prices 88.8	$82,080	$72,860	88.8	240
7	Trenton–PrincetonNJ · $82,100 median · prices 103.2	$79,570	$82,100	103.2	140
8	SpringfieldMA · $76,300 median · prices 96.1	$79,430	$76,300	96.1	290
9	Chicago–Naperville–ElginIL-IN · $82,090 median · prices 103.6	$79,240	$82,090	103.6	3,900
10	Atlantic City–HammontonNJ · $77,990 median · prices 98.9	$78,890	$77,990	98.9	90
11	Bridgeport–Stamford–DanburyCT · $81,310 median · prices 106.9	$76,090	$81,310	106.9	130
12	FlintMI · $70,760 median · prices 93.0	$76,060	$70,760	93.0	120
13	Minneapolis–St. Paul–BloomingtonMN-WI · $75,400 median · prices 104.8	$71,930	$75,400	104.8	1,250
14	RockfordIL · $65,100 median · prices 92.2	$70,640	$65,100	92.2	180
15	San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa ClaraCA · $76,650 median · prices 110.4	$69,410	$76,650	110.4	1,660
16	RochesterMN · $61,940 median · prices 90.8	$68,200	$61,940	90.8	90
17	WheelingWV-OH · $60,230 median · prices 88.3	$68,190	$60,230	88.3	110
18	ChambersburgPA · $64,480 median · prices 94.6	$68,130	$64,480	94.6	70
19	Jefferson CityMO · $59,820 median · prices 88.0	$68,000	$59,820	88.0	130
20	New York–Newark–Jersey CityNY-NJ · $76,400 median · prices 112.6	$67,870	$76,400	112.6	3,100
21	FargoND-MN · $61,610 median · prices 90.9	$67,800	$61,610	90.9	130
22	Janesville–BeloitWI · $63,310 median · prices 93.7	$67,560	$63,310	93.7	70
23	South Bend–MishawakaIN-MI · $62,400 median · prices 92.9	$67,200	$62,400	92.9	200
24	AppletonWI · $61,880 median · prices 92.4	$66,960	$61,880	92.4	120
25	Canton–MassillonOH · $59,430 median · prices 89.4	$66,470	$59,430	89.4	140
26	Utica–RomeNY · $61,070 median · prices 92.7	$65,890	$61,070	92.7	80
27	PocatelloID · $58,480 median · prices 88.9	$65,780	$58,480	88.9	50
28	EvansvilleIN · $59,990 median · prices 91.5	$65,540	$59,990	91.5	70
29	Buffalo–CheektowagaNY · $62,590 median · prices 95.8	$65,300	$62,590	95.8	570
30	Champaign–UrbanaIL · $60,150 median · prices 92.7	$64,880	$60,150	92.7	70
31	MissoulaMT · $62,310 median · prices 96.4	$64,610	$62,310	96.4	60
32	Elkhart–GoshenIN · $58,300 median · prices 90.3	$64,540	$58,300	90.3	120
33	BinghamtonNY · $59,810 median · prices 92.9	$64,410	$59,810	92.9	80
34	San Francisco–Oakland–FremontCA · $74,340 median · prices 115.6	$64,300	$74,340	115.6	2,610
35	SyracuseNY · $61,480 median · prices 95.7	$64,210	$61,480	95.7	270
36	Albany–Schenectady–TroyNY · $63,920 median · prices 99.6	$64,200	$63,920	99.6	440
37	Hartford–West Hartford–East HartfordCT · $65,710 median · prices 102.7	$63,950	$65,710	102.7	350
38	ColumbusIN · $59,400 median · prices 93.0	$63,870	$59,400	93.0	50
39	Green BayWI · $59,320 median · prices 93.1	$63,730	$59,320	93.1	90
40	JacksonMI · $58,320 median · prices 91.8	$63,540	$58,320	91.8	80
41	Oshkosh–NeenahWI · $58,880 median · prices 92.9	$63,360	$58,880	92.9	80
42	Racine–Mount PleasantWI · $60,680 median · prices 96.0	$63,230	$60,680	96.0	70
43	Detroit–Warren–DearbornMI · $63,390 median · prices 100.3	$63,200	$63,390	100.3	1,450
44	Kansas CityMO-KS · $58,420 median · prices 92.5	$63,130	$58,420	92.5	880
45	ToledoOH · $57,700 median · prices 91.5	$63,090	$57,700	91.5	230
46	SaginawMI · $57,300 median · prices 90.9	$63,040	$57,300	90.9	50
47	RochesterNY · $60,880 median · prices 97.0	$62,740	$60,880	97.0	540
48	MadisonWI · $60,820 median · prices 97.3	$62,520	$60,820	97.3	270
49	Kalamazoo–PortageMI · $59,280 median · prices 94.8	$62,510	$59,280	94.8	110
50	AnchorageAK · $65,750 median · prices 105.4	$62,370	$65,750	105.4	230

See all 238 metro areas

#	Metro area	After cost of living	Median pay	Price level	Jobs
51	ElmiraNY · $58,730 median · prices 94.4	$62,220	$58,730	94.4	120
52	Milwaukee–WaukeshaWI · $60,140 median · prices 96.9	$62,040	$60,140	96.9	980
53	SheboyganWI · $58,230 median · prices 94.0	$61,940	$58,230	94.0	50
54	MercedCA · $60,800 median · prices 98.3	$61,870	$60,800	98.3	60
55	St. LouisMO-IL · $58,750 median · prices 95.1	$61,780	$58,750	95.1	1,110
56	Boston–Cambridge–NewtonMA-NH · $66,350 median · prices 108.3	$61,280	$66,350	108.3	1,120
57	ReddingCA · $61,690 median · prices 100.7	$61,270	$61,690	100.7	210
58	Ann ArborMI · $61,730 median · prices 100.9	$61,190	$61,730	100.9	80
59	Boise CityID · $60,100 median · prices 98.4	$61,080	$60,100	98.4	650
60	FresnoCA · $62,400 median · prices 102.2	$61,080	$62,400	102.2	640
61	Providence–WarwickRI-MA · $61,560 median · prices 101.8	$60,490	$61,560	101.8	460
62	ModestoCA · $62,940 median · prices 104.1	$60,460	$62,940	104.1	290
63	ChicoCA · $61,110 median · prices 101.2	$60,390	$61,110	101.2	100
64	Longview–KelsoWA · $58,830 median · prices 97.5	$60,310	$58,830	97.5	200
65	Bakersfield–DelanoCA · $60,640 median · prices 100.9	$60,110	$60,640	100.9	190
66	Mount Vernon–AnacortesWA · $61,410 median · prices 102.4	$59,950	$61,410	102.4	80
67	Kennewick–RichlandWA · $59,760 median · prices 100.1	$59,710	$59,760	100.1	210
68	Santa Rosa–PetalumaCA · $64,020 median · prices 107.8	$59,400	$64,020	107.8	430
69	Sacramento–Roseville–FolsomCA · $63,320 median · prices 106.7	$59,360	$63,320	106.7	1,800
70	YakimaWA · $56,660 median · prices 95.5	$59,300	$56,660	95.5	160
71	ClevelandOH · $55,690 median · prices 93.9	$59,290	$55,690	93.9	780
72	VisaliaCA · $59,160 median · prices 99.8	$59,260	$59,160	99.8	90
73	Idaho FallsID · $55,690 median · prices 94.4	$58,990	$55,690	94.4	130
74	Stockton–LodiCA · $61,950 median · prices 105.1	$58,950	$61,950	105.1	240
75	Yuba CityCA · $61,230 median · prices 104.2	$58,740	$61,230	104.2	60
76	AkronOH · $54,660 median · prices 93.4	$58,540	$54,660	93.4	370
77	Spokane–Spokane ValleyWA · $58,720 median · prices 100.3	$58,520	$58,720	100.3	420
78	Riverside–San Bernardino–OntarioCA · $62,050 median · prices 106.4	$58,290	$62,050	106.4	2,480
79	Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–NewburghNY · $63,750 median · prices 109.4	$58,260	$63,750	109.4	140
80	Philadelphia–Camden–WilmingtonPA-NJ-DE-MD · $59,730 median · prices 102.6	$58,240	$59,730	102.6	1,530
81	Allentown–Bethlehem–EastonPA-NJ · $58,140 median · prices 100.0	$58,160	$58,140	100.0	140
82	New HavenCT · $60,800 median · prices 104.6	$58,150	$60,800	104.6	180
83	Portland–Vancouver–HillsboroOR-WA · $61,210 median · prices 105.4	$58,060	$61,210	105.4	2,280
84	San Luis Obispo–Paso RoblesCA · $63,030 median · prices 108.6	$58,040	$63,030	108.6	190
85	MonroeLA · $48,450 median · prices 83.6	$57,960	$48,450	83.6	70
86	BendOR · $59,990 median · prices 103.6	$57,900	$59,990	103.6	230
87	BellinghamWA · $59,730 median · prices 103.3	$57,800	$59,730	103.3	440
88	Seattle–Tacoma–BellevueWA · $64,090 median · prices 111.1	$57,670	$64,090	111.1	2,970
89	Shreveport–Bossier CityLA · $48,540 median · prices 84.8	$57,260	$48,540	84.8	100
90	VallejoCA · $62,080 median · prices 108.5	$57,230	$62,080	108.5	650
91	Wenatchee–East WenatcheeWA · $59,230 median · prices 103.9	$57,030	$59,230	103.9	70
92	Oxnard–Thousand Oaks–VenturaCA · $62,840 median · prices 110.5	$56,850	$62,840	110.5	430
93	Terre HauteIN · $49,700 median · prices 87.8	$56,610	$49,700	87.8	80
94	SalinasCA · $61,530 median · prices 109.0	$56,430	$61,530	109.0	240
95	Santa Maria–Santa BarbaraCA · $61,390 median · prices 108.8	$56,430	$61,390	108.8	390
96	Bremerton–Silverdale–Port OrchardWA · $59,470 median · prices 105.6	$56,310	$59,470	105.6	170
97	Kahului–WailukuHI · $61,410 median · prices 109.4	$56,140	$61,410	109.4	100
98	Santa Cruz–WatsonvilleCA · $61,640 median · prices 109.9	$56,090	$61,640	109.9	140
99	Los Angeles–Long Beach–AnaheimCA · $63,560 median · prices 113.6	$55,970	$63,560	113.6	5,480
100	Olympia–Lacey–TumwaterWA · $57,920 median · prices 103.7	$55,870	$57,920	103.7	260
101	York–HanoverPA · $53,540 median · prices 96.0	$55,770	$53,540	96.0	200
102	BillingsMT · $51,980 median · prices 93.5	$55,580	$51,980	93.5	80
103	San Diego–Chula Vista–CarlsbadCA · $62,180 median · prices 111.9	$55,570	$62,180	111.9	1,830
104	MorristownTN · $47,950 median · prices 86.4	$55,520	$47,950	86.4	90
105	Dayton–Kettering–BeavercreekOH · $51,410 median · prices 92.7	$55,460	$51,410	92.7	320
106	EriePA · $50,440 median · prices 91.0	$55,460	$50,440	91.0	140
107	Eau ClaireWI · $51,380 median · prices 92.8	$55,370	$51,380	92.8	70
108	Huntington–AshlandWV-KY-OH · $48,960 median · prices 88.4	$55,370	$48,960	88.4	110
109	TulsaOK · $49,350 median · prices 89.2	$55,320	$49,350	89.2	350
110	BismarckND · $50,340 median · prices 91.0	$55,300	$50,340	91.0	50
111	PittsburghPA · $52,350 median · prices 94.7	$55,300	$52,350	94.7	770
112	LafayetteLA · $47,890 median · prices 87.2	$54,910	$47,890	87.2	80
113	Youngstown–WarrenOH · $47,820 median · prices 87.4	$54,720	$47,820	87.4	380
114	Manchester–NashuaNH · $57,570 median · prices 105.7	$54,490	$57,570	105.7	110
115	Sioux CityIA-NE-SD · $47,050 median · prices 86.5	$54,420	$47,050	86.5	90
116	Traverse CityMI · $50,720 median · prices 93.4	$54,320	$50,720	93.4	60
117	Baton RougeLA · $49,300 median · prices 90.8	$54,310	$49,300	90.8	220
118	Lewiston–AuburnME · $51,350 median · prices 94.7	$54,200	$51,350	94.7	150
119	Davenport–Moline–Rock IslandIA-IL · $48,250 median · prices 89.1	$54,170	$48,250	89.1	110
120	Des Moines–West Des MoinesIA · $49,510 median · prices 91.7	$53,990	$49,510	91.7	280
121	Bowling GreenKY · $48,680 median · prices 90.2	$53,980	$48,680	90.2	50
122	Baltimore–Columbia–TowsonMD · $56,390 median · prices 104.5	$53,970	$56,390	104.5	890
123	Sioux FallsSD-MN · $48,880 median · prices 90.6	$53,930	$48,880	90.6	180
124	Indianapolis–Carmel–GreenwoodIN · $51,580 median · prices 95.7	$53,900	$51,580	95.7	1,000
125	Cedar RapidsIA · $47,840 median · prices 89.0	$53,780	$47,840	89.0	120
126	Washington–Arlington–AlexandriaDC-VA-MD-WV · $58,340 median · prices 108.9	$53,580	$58,340	108.9	1,940
127	LancasterPA · $52,640 median · prices 98.3	$53,570	$52,640	98.3	370
128	Winston–SalemNC · $49,280 median · prices 92.0	$53,540	$49,280	92.0	190
129	MansfieldOH · $47,470 median · prices 88.9	$53,410	$47,470	88.9	60
130	TopekaKS · $47,400 median · prices 88.8	$53,370	$47,400	88.8	100
131	Urban HonoluluHI · $59,220 median · prices 111.0	$53,370	$59,220	111.0	860
132	BoulderCO · $56,140 median · prices 105.2	$53,360	$56,140	105.2	140
133	SpringfieldMO · $47,220 median · prices 88.6	$53,300	$47,220	88.6	160
134	Lansing–East LansingMI · $50,440 median · prices 95.0	$53,100	$50,440	95.0	90
135	Scranton––Wilkes–BarrePA · $49,620 median · prices 93.6	$53,040	$49,620	93.6	150
136	WacoTX · $49,000 median · prices 92.5	$52,940	$49,000	92.5	200
137	Hickory–Lenoir–MorgantonNC · $46,810 median · prices 88.5	$52,900	$46,810	88.5	80
138	Greensboro–High PointNC · $49,110 median · prices 92.9	$52,880	$49,110	92.9	230
139	Louisville/Jefferson CountyKY-IN · $49,160 median · prices 93.1	$52,820	$49,160	93.1	550
140	Denver–Aurora–CentennialCO · $55,830 median · prices 105.8	$52,780	$55,830	105.8	1,900
141	Fort WayneIN · $48,830 median · prices 92.6	$52,750	$48,830	92.6	270
142	Grand JunctionCO · $50,140 median · prices 95.5	$52,520	$50,140	95.5	60
143	Bay CityMI · $48,000 median · prices 91.9	$52,220	$48,000	91.9	50
144	Rapid CitySD · $46,510 median · prices 89.2	$52,160	$46,510	89.2	120
145	BloomingtonIN · $49,530 median · prices 95.1	$52,090	$49,530	95.1	90
146	ColumbiaMO · $46,530 median · prices 89.4	$52,020	$46,530	89.4	60
147	Grand Rapids–Wyoming–KentwoodMI · $49,630 median · prices 95.5	$51,940	$49,630	95.5	380
148	ColumbusOH · $49,420 median · prices 95.5	$51,770	$49,420	95.5	700
149	LincolnNE · $47,360 median · prices 91.6	$51,710	$47,360	91.6	400
150	Fayetteville–Springdale–RogersAR · $47,220 median · prices 91.4	$51,690	$47,220	91.4	170
151	MobileAL · $45,540 median · prices 88.1	$51,690	$45,540	88.1	120
152	Raleigh–CaryNC · $50,720 median · prices 98.2	$51,670	$50,720	98.2	580
153	Harrisburg–CarlislePA · $50,950 median · prices 98.7	$51,650	$50,950	98.7	120
154	LynchburgVA · $46,160 median · prices 89.4	$51,650	$46,160	89.4	70
155	CincinnatiOH-KY-IN · $49,210 median · prices 95.4	$51,600	$49,210	95.4	770
156	ReadingPA · $50,060 median · prices 97.1	$51,580	$50,060	97.1	110
157	OgdenUT · $51,700 median · prices 100.3	$51,520	$51,700	100.3	510
158	Fort SmithAR-OK · $44,230 median · prices 85.9	$51,500	$44,230	85.9	140
159	AshevilleNC · $49,680 median · prices 96.5	$51,480	$49,680	96.5	110
160	RenoNV · $52,000 median · prices 101.0	$51,480	$52,000	101.0	660
161	WichitaKS · $45,760 median · prices 88.9	$51,450	$45,760	88.9	240
162	SavannahGA · $48,740 median · prices 95.2	$51,190	$48,740	95.2	70
163	St. GeorgeUT · $49,620 median · prices 97.3	$50,990	$49,620	97.3	260
164	BirminghamAL · $46,600 median · prices 91.6	$50,850	$46,600	91.6	260
165	SalemOR · $52,690 median · prices 103.6	$50,840	$52,690	103.6	390
166	PuebloCO · $46,490 median · prices 91.8	$50,660	$46,490	91.8	50
167	OmahaNE-IA · $46,460 median · prices 91.9	$50,550	$46,460	91.9	870
168	WilmingtonNC · $48,740 median · prices 96.4	$50,550	$48,740	96.4	170
169	MemphisTN-MS-AR · $46,480 median · prices 92.2	$50,420	$46,480	92.2	360
170	JacksonMS · $44,850 median · prices 89.0	$50,370	$44,850	89.0	110
171	Portland–South PortlandME · $51,190 median · prices 101.9	$50,260	$51,190	101.9	140
172	Lexington–FayetteKY · $46,630 median · prices 92.9	$50,200	$46,630	92.9	230
173	Sebastian–Vero Beach–West Vero CorridorFL · $49,200 median · prices 98.3	$50,050	$49,200	98.3	450
174	Nashville–Davidson––Murfreesboro––FranklinTN · $48,120 median · prices 96.3	$49,950	$48,120	96.3	650
175	Greenville–Anderson–GreerSC · $46,530 median · prices 93.3	$49,890	$46,530	93.3	170
176	BangorME · $48,130 median · prices 96.5	$49,870	$48,130	96.5	120
177	GreeleyCO · $49,940 median · prices 100.2	$49,850	$49,940	100.2	250
178	ChattanoogaTN-GA · $45,530 median · prices 91.5	$49,780	$45,530	91.5	140
179	Myrtle Beach–Conway–North Myrtle BeachSC · $46,590 median · prices 93.6	$49,750	$46,590	93.6	60
180	Charlotte–Concord–GastoniaNC-SC · $48,410 median · prices 97.3	$49,730	$48,410	97.3	1,130
181	Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las VegasNV · $49,800 median · prices 100.2	$49,690	$49,800	100.2	1,350
182	AltoonaPA · $44,410 median · prices 89.5	$49,620	$44,410	89.5	50
183	TylerTX · $45,700 median · prices 92.2	$49,590	$45,700	92.2	60
184	Colorado SpringsCO · $49,830 median · prices 100.7	$49,480	$49,830	100.7	310
185	AlbanyOR · $50,490 median · prices 102.1	$49,450	$50,490	102.1	160
186	RoanokeVA · $46,280 median · prices 93.6	$49,430	$46,280	93.6	90
187	MedfordOR · $49,930 median · prices 101.4	$49,220	$49,930	101.4	150
188	RichmondVA · $48,050 median · prices 97.9	$49,100	$48,050	97.9	330
189	Atlanta–Sandy Springs–RoswellGA · $49,100 median · prices 100.1	$49,070	$49,100	100.1	1,440
190	KnoxvilleTN · $45,030 median · prices 92.6	$48,640	$45,030	92.6	440
191	Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–DestinFL · $47,110 median · prices 97.0	$48,550	$47,110	97.0	160
192	HarrisonburgVA · $46,020 median · prices 94.9	$48,500	$46,020	94.9	90
193	ColumbusGA-AL · $43,290 median · prices 89.3	$48,480	$43,290	89.3	80
194	SebringFL · $44,740 median · prices 92.5	$48,380	$44,740	92.5	80
195	Oklahoma CityOK · $43,680 median · prices 90.4	$48,310	$43,680	90.4	710
196	Austin–Round Rock–San MarcosTX · $47,340 median · prices 98.1	$48,270	$47,340	98.1	480
197	GainesvilleFL · $46,660 median · prices 96.7	$48,240	$46,660	96.7	340
198	LoganUT-ID · $46,260 median · prices 95.9	$48,220	$46,260	95.9	90
199	Lakeland–Winter HavenFL · $46,730 median · prices 97.1	$48,110	$46,730	97.1	810
200	Fort Collins–LovelandCO · $48,610 median · prices 101.1	$48,070	$48,610	101.1	150
201	AlbuquerqueNM · $45,780 median · prices 95.5	$47,910	$45,780	95.5	710
202	Naples–Marco IslandFL · $49,410 median · prices 103.2	$47,880	$49,410	103.2	610
203	Salt Lake City–MurrayUT · $48,220 median · prices 100.9	$47,810	$48,220	100.9	1,330
204	JacksonvilleFL · $47,520 median · prices 99.5	$47,770	$47,520	99.5	1,400
205	Palm Bay–Melbourne–TitusvilleFL · $47,770 median · prices 100.0	$47,770	$47,770	100.0	540
206	North Port–Bradenton–SarasotaFL · $48,860 median · prices 102.4	$47,710	$48,860	102.4	1,990
207	ColumbiaSC · $44,660 median · prices 93.7	$47,680	$44,660	93.7	160
208	Charleston–North CharlestonSC · $48,040 median · prices 101.0	$47,580	$48,040	101.0	110
209	Port St. LucieFL · $47,590 median · prices 100.2	$47,480	$47,590	100.2	820
210	Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–NorfolkVA-NC · $46,480 median · prices 97.9	$47,460	$46,480	97.9	350
211	Provo–Orem–LehiUT · $46,600 median · prices 98.2	$47,440	$46,600	98.2	280
212	OcalaFL · $45,130 median · prices 95.2	$47,390	$45,130	95.2	480
213	SpartanburgSC · $43,060 median · prices 91.1	$47,290	$43,060	91.1	130
214	Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond BeachFL · $46,940 median · prices 99.4	$47,240	$46,940	99.4	580
215	Eugene–SpringfieldOR · $47,830 median · prices 101.6	$47,090	$47,830	101.6	280
216	Pensacola–Ferry Pass–BrentFL · $45,980 median · prices 97.7	$47,050	$45,980	97.7	300
217	Panama City–Panama City BeachFL · $45,690 median · prices 97.3	$46,960	$45,690	97.3	160
218	Prescott Valley–PrescottAZ · $46,030 median · prices 98.3	$46,850	$46,030	98.3	140
219	Tampa–St. Petersburg–ClearwaterFL · $47,170 median · prices 100.9	$46,750	$47,170	100.9	3,380
220	Orlando–Kissimmee–SanfordFL · $47,300 median · prices 101.4	$46,640	$47,300	101.4	2,650
221	Phoenix–Mesa–ChandlerAZ · $47,760 median · prices 103.3	$46,230	$47,760	103.3	2,700
222	San Antonio–New BraunfelsTX · $43,720 median · prices 94.7	$46,160	$43,720	94.7	350
223	CheyenneWY · $44,510 median · prices 96.5	$46,130	$44,510	96.5	60
224	Houston–Pasadena–The WoodlandsTX · $45,500 median · prices 98.6	$46,130	$45,500	98.6	1,230
225	Kingsport–BristolTN-VA · $39,720 median · prices 86.4	$45,950	$39,720	86.4	90
226	Cape Coral–Fort MyersFL · $46,890 median · prices 102.3	$45,810	$46,890	102.3	1,900
227	Grand IslandNE · $39,700 median · prices 86.7	$45,810	$39,700	86.7	90
228	JoplinMO-KS · $39,170 median · prices 85.7	$45,700	$39,170	85.7	60
229	Santa FeNM · $45,090 median · prices 98.8	$45,650	$45,090	98.8	140
230	Dallas–Fort Worth–ArlingtonTX · $46,990 median · prices 103.1	$45,580	$46,990	103.1	2,180
231	TucsonAZ · $44,040 median · prices 96.9	$45,450	$44,040	96.9	340
232	Augusta–Richmond CountyGA-SC · $41,430 median · prices 91.9	$45,080	$41,430	91.9	90
233	LongviewTX · $39,460 median · prices 89.5	$44,100	$39,460	89.5	80
234	Las CrucesNM · $39,070 median · prices 90.2	$43,310	$39,070	90.2	50
235	Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm BeachFL · $48,030 median · prices 114.2	$42,070	$48,030	114.2	5,290
236	Corpus ChristiTX · $37,600 median · prices 92.7	$40,570	$37,600	92.7	50
237	El PasoTX · $36,300 median · prices 89.9	$40,370	$36,300	89.9	120
238	LubbockTX · $36,650 median · prices 91.3	$40,130	$36,650	91.3	90

Price level: BEA Regional Price Parity, U.S. average = 100. Every metro links to its full roofer pay page. By state: best states for roofers.

How we ranked them

Each metro area's median annual wage for roofers (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 47-2181) divided by its Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity for 2024 (all items, U.S. = 100), then ranked. Metros are included when BLS publishes a median and at least 50 roofers work there. Wages exclude self-employed roofers. Methodology

Questions

What is the best city for roofers?: After cost of living, the Worcester, MA area: the median of $105,270 a year buys about what $102,680 would at average U.S. prices.
Which city pays roofers the most?: Before adjusting for prices, the Worcester, MA area has the highest median, $105,270. After cost of living it ranks 1st of 238.
What is the best big city for roofers?: Among the 20 metro areas with the most roofers, the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL-IN area, 9th overall: its median of $82,090 buys what $79,240 would nationally.
Where does roofer pay go the least far?: Of the 238 metro areas ranked, the Lubbock, TX area, where the median of $36,650 buys about what $40,130 would nationally.
Which cities are included?: The 238 metro areas where BLS publishes a median for roofers and at least 50 of them work. Smaller metros and rural areas are on each state's roofer pay page.
How is cost of living adjusted?: We divide each metro's median by its Regional Price Parity from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), where the U.S. average is 100. A metro with prices 10% above average (110) has its median divided by 1.10.