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Roofer Salary in Virginia
Virginia roofing employee pay ranges, with national construction-sector comparisons and questions about hours, travel and overtime.
What Roofers Earn in Virginia
Virginia roofer employee wages span $18.37–$31.93/hr, with published annual earnings of $38,220–$66,420. Roofing offers need more than an hourly comparison. Ask how many hours the crew expects, which roof systems you will install and how travel is handled. Benefits and premium pay sit outside these wage figures. Contractor roof-replacement prices also cover materials, equipment and business expenses. Keep installation wages separate from a customer quote when discussing a move from employment into running a roofing business.
Hourly rates by level in Virginia
What each rung of the trade is paid, before overtime and per diem.
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You're right around the middle
$28.00 is above roughly 46% of this market. The top quarter starts at $36.00, and the median sits at $29.00.
Calculate pay with extra credentials
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1Your level
2Certifications you hold
3Shift & work type
4Overtime & per diem
An estimate, not an offer. Overtime is paid at time and a half past forty hours.
Who pays the most in Virginia
These national construction-sector figures help Virginia roofers compare employer settings. Ask which roofing duties belong to each vacancy.
Building Exterior Contractors
Specialist exterior firms include roofing contractors. Ask whether the Virginia vacancy concentrates on replacement roofs, waterproofing details or service calls. A broad exterior industry figure also includes employers outside roofing, so discuss the advertised role directly.
Residential Building Construction
Homebuilding employers coordinate roof work with other construction stages. Discuss shingle installation, flashing responsibilities and moves between Virginia housing sites. Ask who handles preparation and cleanup, and whether the crew stays with one builder across successive projects.
Nonresidential Building Construction
Commercial building projects connect roofing with broader construction schedules. Ask about membrane experience, delivery access and coordination with other project crews. Define the expected system experience and responsibility for inspection before comparing an offer with a residential roofing position.
Which states pay roofers the most
Median hourly across every state with a published guide for this trade. Cost of living is not netted out — compare take-home, not just the rate.
What each certification is worth
Sorted by payback speed.
| Certification | Rate bump | Extra / year | Cost | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers Local 30 Apprenticeship (journeyperson) | +$1.28 | $2,662 | $0 | 0 weeks |
| OSHA 30-Hour Construction | +$0.27 | $562 | $159 | 15 weeks |
| OSHA 10-Hour Construction | +$0.09 | $187 | $59 | 17 weeks |
| NFPA Hot Work Safety Certificate (Fire Watch / NFPA 51B) | +$0.04 | $83 | $49 | 31 weeks |
| Fall Protection Competent Person | +$0.07 | $146 | $149 | 54 weeks |
| Aerial/Scissor Lift (MEWP) Operator | +$0.02 | $42 | $59 | 74 weeks |
What overtime actually adds
Past forty hours the rate is time and a half. Built from the rate above. At $23.28/hr.
Questions workers ask
Must I buy my own fall-arrest harness?▾
Does required roofing preparation count toward overtime?▾
Do public reroofing contracts pay prevailing wage?▾
See Open Roofer Jobs in Virginia
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Current BLS Virginia employee wages for Roofers, SOC 47-2181; May 2025 wages exclude premium pay and benefits, self-employment income and contractor quotations.
Last updated October 26, 2026. Rates are market estimates, not guarantees.