Helpers--Roofers pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,960 or more. The middle half of helpers--roofers in Philadelphia earn between $42,600 and $49,270.
- $37K10th
- $43K25th
- $45KMedian
- $49K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,560 | $3,713 | $21.42 |
| Median | $45,150 | $3,762 | $21.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,600 | $3,550 | $20.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,270 | $4,106 | $23.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Roofers pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Helpers--roofers in Philadelphia earn 6% more than the Pennsylvania average ($41,930) and about the same as the U.S. average ($45,150). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $44,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $44,560 | $45,150 | $37,050 | $49,960 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,930 | $41,320 | $39,350 | $44,560 | 70 |
| United States | $45,150 | $44,160 | $30,140 | $62,400 | 6,030 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Roofers salary after taxes in Philadelphia
On the average salary of $44,560, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $36,616 a year, or $3,051 a month and $1,408 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $37,070 | $3,089 |
| Working in PA | $36,616 | $3,051 |
| Working in MD | $36,079 | $3,007 |
| Working in DE | $36,078 | $3,006 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for helpers--roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $44,560 buys what about $43,450 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Roofers salary in nearby metro areas
- New York, NY$48,290
- Washington, DC$43,540
- Canton, OH$47,800
- Raleigh, NC$44,190
- Charlotte, NC$44,400
- Atlanta, GA$48,420
Highest-paying cities for helpers--roofers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($63,690).
- San Jose, CA$63,690
- Salinas, CA$56,980
- Fresno, CA$51,010
- Atlanta, GA$48,420
- New York, NY$48,290
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Helpers--Roofers salary in Philadelphia: questions
How much do helpers--roofers make an hour in Philadelphia?
$21.42 an hour on average, and $21.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--roofers salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--roofers take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $36,616 a year ($3,051 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,560. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do helpers--roofers earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($45,150).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3016; area Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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