§ 03 Trade wages
Roofers in Madison, WI
Roofers in the Madison, WI metro earned a median of $29.24 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 10% higher than the national median of $26.65. The middle half earned $23.70 to $33.39. About 270 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 42 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, Madison, WI
25th pct$23.70per hour
Median$29.24per hour
75th pct$33.39per hour
10th pct$19.55
90th pct$39.31
Mean$28.73
Workers270
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $58/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 · Madison, WI · mean RSE 2.9%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.