§ 03 Trade wages
Roofers in Rochester, NY
Roofers in the Rochester, NY metro earned a median of $29.27 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 10% higher than the national median of $26.65. The middle half earned $22.97 to $33.38. About 540 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 41 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, Rochester, NY
25th pct$22.97per hour
Median$29.27per hour
75th pct$33.38per hour
10th pct$15.50
90th pct$35.82
Mean$28.33
Workers540
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $59/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 · Rochester, NY · mean RSE 4%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.