Roofers pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,700 or more. The middle half of roofers in Fort Wayne earn between $39,930 and $61,940.
- $38K10th
- $40K25th
- $49KMedian
- $62K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,550 | $4,546 | $26.23 |
| Median | $48,830 | $4,069 | $23.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,930 | $3,328 | $19.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,940 | $5,162 | $29.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Roofers in Fort Wayne earn 9% less than the Indiana average ($59,810) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $54,550 | $48,830 | $37,630 | $79,700 | 270 |
| Indiana | $59,810 | $57,980 | $39,830 | $89,240 | 2,980 |
| United States | $58,140 | $55,440 | $37,460 | $81,720 | 135,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Roofers salary after taxes in Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $54,550, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $43,553 a year, or $3,629 a month and $1,675 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for roofers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $54,550 buys what about $58,927 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 7th of 9 Indiana metro areas for this job; South Bend pays the most ($63,450).
- South Bend$63,450
- Indianapolis$57,800
- Elkhart$57,560
- Columbus$57,010
- Evansville$55,420
- Bloomington$54,980
- Fort Wayne$54,550
- Terre Haute$52,170
- Lafayette$48,760
Highest-paying cities for roofers
Worcester, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($85,350).
- Worcester, MA$85,350
- Chicago, IL$81,010
- Springfield, IL$78,500
- Bridgeport, CT$78,320
- New York, NY$77,160
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Roofers salary in Fort Wayne: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$26.23 an hour on average, and $23.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $43,553 a year ($3,629 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,550. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do roofers earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($58,140).
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 47-2181; area Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- 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). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.36, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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