Roofer Salary · Updated May 2026

Roofer salary in Nevada

The median roofer salary in Nevada is $51,090 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) — 8% below the national median of $55,440. Most roofers in Nevada earn between $37,960 and $79,680, and the state ranks #27 of 51 for roofer pay.

Median

$51,090

Entry (10th)

$37,960

Top (90th)

$79,680

State rank

#27/51

Annual wages, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Nevada vs. the national average

PercentileNevadaNational
10th percentile (entry)$37,960$37,460
Median (50th)$51,090$55,440
90th percentile (top)$79,680$81,720

For context, the highest-paying state for roofers is Illinois ($77,900 median) and the lowest is Oklahoma ($43,680).

Licensing & taxes for roofers

About 32 states require a roofing or general contractor license to bid jobs above a set dollar threshold. Rules and thresholds vary widely — some states license roofing specifically, others fold it into a general contractor license, and a few leave it to local jurisdictions.

Whether you charge sales tax on your labor depends on the state and the type of job. Several states tax services by default, and many distinguish a real-property improvement (often not taxed to the customer) from a repair of tangible property (often taxed). This isn't tax advice — confirm with your state revenue department.

For the full state-by-state licensing, reciprocity, and sales-tax breakdown, see the roofer salary & licensing guide.

Roofer pay in Nevada: FAQ

How much does a roofer make in Nevada?
The median roofer salary in Nevada is $51,090 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) — 8% below the national median of $55,440. Most roofers in the state earn between $37,960 and $79,680.
What is the starting salary for roofers in Nevada?
Entry-level roofers in Nevada — the bottom 10% — earn around $37,960 a year. Pay rises with licensing, experience, and specialization.
What do the top roofers earn in Nevada?
The highest-paid 10% of roofers in Nevada make about $79,680 or more per year — typically licensed masters, specialists, or business owners.
Does Nevada pay roofers well?
Nevada ranks #27 of 51 states and D.C. for roofer pay, making it a middle-of-the-pack states for the trade. Its median of $51,090 is 8% below the U.S. median of $55,440.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS OEWS, May 2025, via the BLS public API (SOC 47-2181). Wages are annual and vary by experience, licensing, certification, and local demand. See all roofers by state or trade salaries by state.