Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Roofers

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Illinois$77,900
  2. 2New Jersey$76,600
  3. 3Minnesota$74,490
  4. 4Massachusetts$72,750
  5. 5Alaska$66,750
  6. 6New York$66,020
  7. 7California$63,600
  8. 8Connecticut$62,070
  9. 9District of Columbia$61,750
  10. 10Rhode Island$61,630
  11. 11Washington$60,640
  12. 12Maryland$60,090
  13. 13New Hampshire$59,830
  14. 14North Dakota$59,740
  15. 15Hawaii$59,580