Roofer salary in Arizona
Median $22.76 an hour for 3,420 roofers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Roofer pay in Arizona: the full range
Arizona ranks 39th of 51 states for median roofer pay, and 50th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $22.60). 3,420 roofers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $17.27 – $19.16 | $35,910 – $39,860 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $19.16 – $28.43 | $39,860 – $59,130 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $28.43 – $30.10 | $59,130 – $62,620 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Roofer pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $16.13 | $22.96 | $30.10 | 2,700 | 1% above |
| Prescott Valley | $18.08 | $22.13 | $29.83 | 140 | 3% below |
| Tucson | $17.98 | $21.17 | $27.59 | 340 | 7% below |
Roofer wages in Arizona over time
Table
| Year | Arizona $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $10.74 | $20.75 | $12.94 | 3,040 |
| 2000 | $12.98 | $24.27 | $13.95 | 3,160 |
| 2001 | $12.84 | $23.34 | $14.16 | 2,990 |
| 2002 | $13.12 | $23.48 | $14.51 | 2,890 |
| 2003 | $14.06 | $24.60 | $14.43 | 2,970 |
| 2004 | $14.19 | $24.18 | $14.83 | 4,010 |
| 2005 | $13.77 | $22.70 | $15.01 | 4,710 |
| 2006 | $13.83 | $22.09 | $15.51 | 5,040 |
| 2007 | $13.83 | $21.47 | $15.98 | 5,170 |
| 2008 | $13.98 | $20.90 | $16.17 | 4,670 |
| 2009 | $14.27 | $21.41 | $16.33 | 3,470 |
| 2010 | $14.55 | $21.48 | $16.45 | 3,030 |
| 2011 | $15.22 | $21.78 | $16.96 | 2,960 |
| 2012 | $14.80 | $20.75 | $16.97 | 3,080 |
| 2013 | $15.05 | $20.80 | $17.08 | 2,860 |
| 2014 | $15.56 | $21.16 | $17.19 | 2,850 |
| 2015 | $16.86 | $22.90 | $17.65 | 3,320 |
| 2016 | $17.95 | $24.08 | $18.15 | 3,450 |
| 2017 | $16.96 | $22.28 | $18.74 | 3,400 |
| 2018 | $17.11 | $21.94 | $19.22 | 3,030 |
| 2019 | $17.37 | $21.87 | $20.24 | 2,760 |
| 2020 | $19.23 | $23.92 | $20.95 | 2,780 |
| 2021 | $18.79 | $22.32 | $22.65 | 3,900 |
| 2022 | $21.67 | $23.84 | $23.04 | 3,620 |
| 2023 | $24.01 | $25.37 | $24.05 | 3,240 |
| 2024 | $22.22 | $22.80 | $24.51 | 3,760 |
| 2025 | $22.76 | $22.76 | $26.65 | 3,420 |
In today's dollars, the median roofer wage in Arizona changed by -0.6% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for roofers in Arizona
On federally funded construction in Arizona, contractors must pay roofers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 1 of the 7 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $35.54 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $21.93). 6 of the 7 counties still use a survey rate dated 2012 or earlier (for example Apache County at $21.93). The market median for the state is $22.76.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navajo | Union ROOF0135-002 2024-07-01 | $28.17 | $7.37 | $35.54 | AZ20260027 |
| Apache | Survey SUAZ2012-011 2012-05-30 | $17.46 | $4.47 | $21.93 | AZ20260022 |
| Gila | Survey SUAZ2012-013 2012-05-30 | $17.46 | $4.47 | $21.93 | AZ20260024 |
| Graham | Survey SUAZ2012-014 2012-05-30 | $17.46 | $4.47 | $21.93 | AZ20260025 |
| Greenlee | Survey SUAZ2012-018 2012-05-30 | $17.46 | $4.47 | $21.93 | AZ20260029 |
| La Paz | Survey SUAZ2012-018 2012-05-30 | $17.46 | $4.47 | $21.93 | AZ20260029 |
| Santa Cruz | Survey SUAZ2012-017 2012-05-30 | $17.46 | $4.47 | $21.93 | AZ20260028 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Arizona prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do roofers make in Arizona?
The median roofer in Arizona earned $22.76 an hour ($47,340 a year) in May 2025, 15% below the national median of $26.65. The middle half earn $19.16–$28.43; the top 10% earn more than $30.10.
Where does Arizona rank for roofer pay?
Arizona ranks 39th of 51 states for roofer pay, with a median of $22.76 an hour, and 50th after adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.7, US = 100).
What is the union roofer rate in Arizona?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for roofers in 1 counties, with a typical package of $35.54 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many roofers work in Arizona?
BLS counted 3,420 roofers in Arizona in May 2025, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.21; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona and metro areas, SOC 47-2181.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.