How much do roofers make in Indiana in 2026?

The median roofer in Indiana earns $57,980 a year, which works out to about $27.88 an hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. That's the midpoint — half of Indiana roofers earn more, half earn less. Where you fall on that range depends heavily on experience, employer type, and the kind of work you're doing.

At the 25th percentile, roofers in Indiana take home $45,330 annually, or roughly $21.79 an hour. These are typically workers who are earlier in their careers, working for smaller contractors, or concentrated in lower-cost markets in the state. At the 75th percentile, pay reaches $76,210 a year — about $36.64 an hour. Workers at that level usually have a decade or more of experience, specialize in commercial or industrial roofing, or have moved into lead or foreman roles where they're managing crews and taking on more complex jobs.

The gap between the 25th and 75th percentile is $30,880 per year. That's not a small number. It tells you this trade rewards skill, specialization, and seniority in a meaningful way. A worker who puts in the years, learns multiple roofing systems — TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, steep-slope shingles, metal — and builds a reputation for quality work has a real path to the upper end of that range.

Indiana's roofing season shapes earnings in a way that straight annual figures can obscure. The bulk of roofing work happens from late spring through early fall. Experienced roofers who are in demand may log significant overtime during peak season, pushing their effective annual pay above what hourly rates alone suggest. On the flip side, slower winter months can trim hours, particularly for workers at smaller residential contractors without enough commercial work to stay busy year-round. If you're evaluating a job offer, ask about how steady the work is through December and January — that answer matters as much as the hourly rate.

Geography within Indiana plays a role too. The Indianapolis metro and surrounding suburban counties generate the most construction volume in the state and tend to support stronger pay, especially on commercial and multi-family projects. Markets like Fort Wayne, Evansville, and South Bend have their own activity levels. Rural areas generally see lower pay, though a roofer willing to travel can access better-paying jobs in higher-demand markets without necessarily relocating.

Roofing in Indiana does not require a statewide contractor license at the individual worker level, but employers are licensed, and larger commercial projects often carry specific safety and certification requirements. OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 cards are commonly expected on commercial job sites. Workers with fall protection training, confined space entry credentials, or manufacturer-specific installation certifications — particularly for commercial membrane systems — make themselves more valuable and are easier for contractors to put on higher-margin work.

Some roofers in Indiana may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement — check with your local for current rates. Non-union workers make up a large share of the trade in Indiana, and pay varies widely depending on the contractor.

The figures on this page come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, published May 2025. The OEWS captures base wages reported by employers but does not include overtime, bonuses, per diem payments, or the value of benefits like health insurance and retirement contributions. Your all-in compensation may be higher than what these numbers reflect, particularly if you work for a larger contractor with a full benefits package or regularly pick up overtime during peak season.