Helpers--Roofers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,030 or more. The middle half of helpers--roofers in Washington earn between $34,080 and $47,110.
- $31K10th
- $34K25th
- $47KMedian
- $47K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,540 | $3,628 | $20.93 |
| Median | $47,090 | $3,924 | $22.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,080 | $2,840 | $16.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,110 | $3,926 | $22.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Helpers--Roofers salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $43,540, a single filer in Washington takes home about $35,718 a year, or $2,976 a month and $1,374 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $35,993 | $2,999 |
| Working in DC | $35,718 | $2,976 |
| Working in VA | $35,475 | $2,956 |
| Working in MD | $35,308 | $2,942 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for helpers--roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $43,540 buys what about $39,988 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 13.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Roofers salary in nearby metro areas
- Philadelphia, PA$44,560
- Raleigh, NC$44,190
- New York, NY$48,290
- Canton, OH$47,800
- 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 Washington: questions
How much do helpers--roofers make an hour in Washington?
$20.93 an hour on average, and $22.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--roofers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--roofers take-home pay in Washington?
About $35,718 a year ($2,976 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,540.
Do helpers--roofers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. metro average for this job ($43,234).
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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.7%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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