§ 03 Trade wages
Roofers in Reading, PA
Roofers in the Reading, PA metro earned a median of $24.07 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 10% lower than the national median of $26.65. The middle half earned $22.39 to $30.19. About 110 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 81 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, Reading, PA
25th pct$22.39per hour
Median$24.07per hour
75th pct$30.19per hour
10th pct$20.67
90th pct$36.90
Mean$27.03
Workers110
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $48/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 · Reading, PA · mean RSE 3.6%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.