§ 03 Trade wages
Roofers in Columbia, SC
Roofers in the Columbia, SC metro earned a median of $21.47 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 19% lower than the national median of $26.65. The middle half earned $18.24 to $23.58. About 160 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 149 of 154 metros with a reliable estimate for this trade. These are employee wages, not what a contractor bills you per hour.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 47-2181
Roofers, Columbia, SC
25th pct$18.24per hour
Median$21.47per hour
75th pct$23.58per hour
10th pct$17.52
90th pct$29.16
Mean$21.79
Workers160
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $43/hr
OEWS reports what employers pay these workers per hour. A contractor’s bill also covers the business: insurance, licensing, vehicles, tools, office staff, warranty callbacks, unbilled travel time and profit. The wage is a floor for understanding a quote, never a price. You set the multiplier; we publish no typical markup because we have no citable source for one.What else is in a bill for this trade
- Crew size and dump fees for tear-off
- Fall-protection equipment and higher workers’ compensation rates
- Permits and inspections where required
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Columbia, SC · mean RSE 3.7%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.