How much do roofers make in Maryland in 2026?

The median roofer in Maryland earns $60,090 a year, which works out to $28.89 an hour based on a 2,080-hour work year. That's the midpoint — half of Maryland roofers earn more, half earn less. If you're just starting out or working a lower-volume residential crew, expect to land closer to the 25th percentile at $48,260 annually ($23.20/hr). Experienced hands on commercial or industrial jobs routinely hit the 75th percentile at $75,050 a year, or $36.08 an hour. All figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025.

Maryland's pay range for roofers is meaningfully wide — a $26,790 gap between the 25th and 75th percentile. That spread matters because it tells you the trade rewards experience and specialization. A roofer who can install standing-seam metal, low-slope TPO, or modified bitumen systems commands more than someone limited to residential asphalt shingles. The work itself doesn't always change dramatically, but the billing rate on commercial projects is higher, and employers pass a portion of that through in wages.

Geography inside Maryland makes a real difference. The Baltimore metro area and the D.C. suburbs in Montgomery and Prince George's counties carry higher wages than the rural Eastern Shore or western Maryland. Commercial construction volume is concentrated around the Baltimore-Washington corridor, and that's where the higher-end roofer wages are earned. If you're willing to commute into those markets or stay on a traveling crew, you're likely to land above the state median.

Seasonality shapes take-home pay in a way the annual number doesn't fully capture. Maryland winters slow roofing work, particularly on residential projects. Roofers who line up commercial contracts, emergency repair work, or who pick up interior work during slower months protect their annual earnings better than those who ride the seasonal wave. A roofer averaging $28.89/hr but working only 1,800 hours a year nets roughly $52,000 — well below the $60,090 median on paper.

Experience and certifications move the needle. Manufacturer certifications from companies like GAF or Owens Corning allow contractors to offer extended warranties, which often means the contractor can charge premium rates — and they tend to pay their certified crews accordingly. OSHA 30 certification, fall-protection competent-person status, and experience with steep-slope safety rigging all make a roofer more valuable on larger job sites where compliance requirements are stricter.

Roofing is physically demanding and carries one of the higher injury rates in construction. That risk is baked into the wage structure to some degree, but it also means protecting your ability to work is part of managing your earnings long-term. Roofers who stay safe, show up consistently, and can work independently — reading blueprints, ordering material, managing a small crew — are the ones pushing into that $36/hr-and-above range.

No union wage scale is currently available for this trade in Maryland. Most roofing work in the state is performed by non-union contractors, though some commercial projects, particularly public work in the Baltimore area, may involve union labor agreements. If you're working under a collective bargaining agreement, your actual rate may differ from the BLS figures shown here.

TradesPays updates wage data as new BLS OEWS releases become available. The numbers on this page reflect the May 2025 survey, the most recent available.