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How much do roofers make in Pittsburgh, PA in 2026?

Government wage survey, BLS OEWS May 2025. Updated June 2026.

In 2026, roofers in Pittsburgh, PA earn a median of $52,350 per year ($25.17/hr), according to BLS OEWS (May 2025). That is about $3,360 below the Pennsylvania statewide median. Last updated June 2026.

Median pay (50th pct)

$52,350/yr

Half of Pittsburgh, PA roofers earn between $47,470 and $61,620 per year.

$47,470/yr$52,350/yr$61,620/yr

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

Roofer pay in Pittsburgh, PA: key numbers
Median pay$52,350/yr ($25.17/hr)
Pay range (25th–75th percentile)$47,470 – $61,620/yr
Vs Pennsylvania statewide median-$3,360/yr
Roofers employed in this metro770
Job concentration vs national0.80×
SourceBLS OEWS May 2025
Last updatedJune 2026

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Roofer pay in Pittsburgh, PA vs Pennsylvania

The median roofer wage in Pittsburgh, PA is $52,350/yr (BLS OEWS May 2025). The Pennsylvania statewide median is $55,710/yr (BLS OEWS May 2025) , so this metro runs about $3,360/yr below the state figure. See the full Pennsylvania page

  • 770 roofers employed in this metro (BLS May 2025).
  • Job concentration: 0.80× the national average for this trade (less concentrated here).

About this data

Metro wages come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS metropolitan program (May 2025), the authoritative public source for occupational pay, reported here for the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. We don't hold union scales or member submissions at metro level yet, so this page shows BLS metro data only; each figure is labeled with its source.

Roofer pay in Pittsburgh, PA: FAQ

What is the median roofer salary in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median roofer wage in Pittsburgh, PA is $52,350 a year, or about $25.17 an hour (BLS OEWS May 2025).
What is the pay range for roofers in Pittsburgh, PA?
In Pittsburgh, PA, roofers earn from $47,470 (25th percentile) to $61,620 (75th percentile) a year, with a median of $52,350 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Does Pittsburgh, PA pay more than the Pennsylvania average for roofers?
The Pittsburgh, PA median of $52,350 runs about $3,360 a year below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $55,710 (BLS OEWS).
How much do roofers make an hour in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median roofer in Pittsburgh, PA earns about $25.17/hr, based on the $52,350/yr median (BLS OEWS May 2025, at 2,080 hours a year). Overtime and union scale can run higher.
How much do roofers make a month in Pittsburgh, PA?
That is about $4,363/mo before taxes, from the $52,350/yr median (BLS OEWS May 2025).

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