Roofer Salary · Updated May 2026

Roofer salary in Ohio

The median roofer salary in Ohio is $49,390 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) — 11% below the national median of $55,440. Most roofers in Ohio earn between $39,940 and $75,340, and the state ranks #29 of 51 for roofer pay.

Median

$49,390

Entry (10th)

$39,940

Top (90th)

$75,340

State rank

#29/51

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

Ohio vs. the national average

PercentileOhioNational
10th percentile (entry)$39,940$37,460
Median (50th)$49,390$55,440
90th percentile (top)$75,340$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 Ohio: FAQ

How much does a roofer make in Ohio?
The median roofer salary in Ohio is $49,390 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) — 11% below the national median of $55,440. Most roofers in the state earn between $39,940 and $75,340.
What is the starting salary for roofers in Ohio?
Entry-level roofers in Ohio — the bottom 10% — earn around $39,940 a year. Pay rises with licensing, experience, and specialization.
What do the top roofers earn in Ohio?
The highest-paid 10% of roofers in Ohio make about $75,340 or more per year — typically licensed masters, specialists, or business owners.
Does Ohio pay roofers well?
Ohio ranks #29 of 51 states and D.C. for roofer pay, making it a middle-of-the-pack states for the trade. Its median of $49,390 is 11% below the U.S. median of $55,440.

Other trades in Ohio

Electrician salary in Ohio $64,700 Plumber salary in Ohio $63,330 HVAC Technician salary in Ohio $62,510 Carpenter salary in Ohio $60,810 Painter salary in Ohio $49,450

Compare roofers pay in every state

Illinois $77,900 New Jersey $76,600 Minnesota $74,490 Massachusetts $72,750 Alaska $66,750 New York $66,020 California $63,600 Connecticut $62,070 District of Columbia $61,750 Rhode Island $61,630 Washington $60,640 Maryland $60,090 New Hampshire $59,830 North Dakota $59,740 Hawaii $59,580 Michigan $59,530 Delaware $59,440 Wisconsin $59,370 Vermont $59,040 Montana $59,030 Oregon $58,970 Indiana $57,980 Idaho $57,790 Pennsylvania $55,710 Colorado $51,750 West Virginia $51,170 Nevada $51,090 Maine $50,120 North Carolina $49,010 Louisiana $48,760 Utah $48,680 Iowa $48,660 Missouri $48,570 Virginia $48,420 South Dakota $47,710 Florida $47,590 Arkansas $47,470 Arizona $47,340 Kansas $47,190 Georgia $46,940 Kentucky $46,940 Nebraska $46,460 Texas $46,030 South Carolina $45,760 Tennessee $45,690 Alabama $45,670 Wyoming $45,650 New Mexico $45,300 Mississippi $44,940 Oklahoma $43,680

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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.