Roofer Salary · Updated May 2026

Roofer salary in Michigan

The median roofer salary in Michigan is $59,530 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) — 7% above the national median of $55,440. Most roofers in Michigan earn between $41,910 and $80,270, and the state ranks #16 of 51 for roofer pay.

Median

$59,530

Entry (10th)

$41,910

Top (90th)

$80,270

State rank

#16/51

Annual wages, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Michigan vs. the national average

PercentileMichiganNational
10th percentile (entry)$41,910$37,460
Median (50th)$59,530$55,440
90th percentile (top)$80,270$81,720

For context, the highest-paying state for roofers is Illinois ($77,900 median) and the lowest is Oklahoma ($43,680).

Licensing & taxes for roofers

About 32 states require a roofing or general contractor license to bid jobs above a set dollar threshold. Rules and thresholds vary widely — some states license roofing specifically, others fold it into a general contractor license, and a few leave it to local jurisdictions.

Whether you charge sales tax on your labor depends on the state and the type of job. Several states tax services by default, and many distinguish a real-property improvement (often not taxed to the customer) from a repair of tangible property (often taxed). This isn't tax advice — confirm with your state revenue department.

For the full state-by-state licensing, reciprocity, and sales-tax breakdown, see the roofer salary & licensing guide.

Roofer pay in Michigan: FAQ

How much does a roofer make in Michigan?
The median roofer salary in Michigan is $59,530 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) — 7% above the national median of $55,440. Most roofers in the state earn between $41,910 and $80,270.
What is the starting salary for roofers in Michigan?
Entry-level roofers in Michigan — the bottom 10% — earn around $41,910 a year. Pay rises with licensing, experience, and specialization.
What do the top roofers earn in Michigan?
The highest-paid 10% of roofers in Michigan make about $80,270 or more per year — typically licensed masters, specialists, or business owners.
Does Michigan pay roofers well?
Michigan ranks #16 of 51 states and D.C. for roofer pay, making it one of the higher-paying states for the trade. Its median of $59,530 is 7% above the U.S. median of $55,440.

Other trades in Michigan

Electrician salary in Michigan $76,270 Plumber salary in Michigan $80,190 HVAC Technician salary in Michigan $60,850 Carpenter salary in Michigan $61,680 Painter salary in Michigan $50,650

Compare roofers pay in every state

Illinois $77,900 New Jersey $76,600 Minnesota $74,490 Massachusetts $72,750 Alaska $66,750 New York $66,020 California $63,600 Connecticut $62,070 District of Columbia $61,750 Rhode Island $61,630 Washington $60,640 Maryland $60,090 New Hampshire $59,830 North Dakota $59,740 Hawaii $59,580 Delaware $59,440 Wisconsin $59,370 Vermont $59,040 Montana $59,030 Oregon $58,970 Indiana $57,980 Idaho $57,790 Pennsylvania $55,710 Colorado $51,750 West Virginia $51,170 Nevada $51,090 Maine $50,120 Ohio $49,390 North Carolina $49,010 Louisiana $48,760 Utah $48,680 Iowa $48,660 Missouri $48,570 Virginia $48,420 South Dakota $47,710 Florida $47,590 Arkansas $47,470 Arizona $47,340 Kansas $47,190 Georgia $46,940 Kentucky $46,940 Nebraska $46,460 Texas $46,030 South Carolina $45,760 Tennessee $45,690 Alabama $45,670 Wyoming $45,650 New Mexico $45,300 Mississippi $44,940 Oklahoma $43,680

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS OEWS, May 2025, via the BLS public API (SOC 47-2181). Wages are annual and vary by experience, licensing, certification, and local demand. See all roofers by state or trade salaries by state.