Roofer salary in Oregon
Median $28.35 an hour for 3,430 roofers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Roofer pay in Oregon: the full range
Oregon ranks 21st of 51 states for median roofer pay, and 22nd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $27.42). 3,430 roofers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $22.06 – $23.42 | $45,880 – $48,720 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.42 – $33.22 | $48,720 – $69,090 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $33.22 – $46.01 | $69,090 – $95,700 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Roofer pay by metro in Oregon
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $23.33 | $29.43 | $46.51 | 2,280 | 4% above |
| Bend | $22.44 | $28.84 | $38.27 | 230 | 2% above |
| Salem | $21.62 | $25.33 | $46.01 | 390 | 11% below |
| Grants Pass | $20.75 | $24.71 | $46.20 | 40 | 13% below |
| Albany | $22.52 | $24.27 | $35.75 | 160 | 14% below |
| Medford | $19.68 | $24.01 | $31.90 | 150 | 15% below |
| Eugene | $18.19 | $23.00 | $35.57 | 280 | 19% below |
Roofer wages in Oregon over time
Table
| Year | Oregon $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $14.97 | $28.93 | $12.94 | 2,710 |
| 2000 | $14.56 | $27.22 | $13.95 | 2,310 |
| 2001 | $15.39 | $27.98 | $14.16 | 2,330 |
| 2002 | $15.09 | $27.00 | $14.51 | 2,780 |
| 2003 | $14.61 | $25.56 | $14.43 | 2,410 |
| 2004 | $15.49 | $26.40 | $14.83 | 2,520 |
| 2005 | $14.12 | $23.28 | $15.01 | 1,900 |
| 2006 | $14.60 | $23.32 | $15.51 | 2,190 |
| 2007 | $14.53 | $22.56 | $15.98 | 2,250 |
| 2008 | $14.88 | $22.25 | $16.17 | 2,490 |
| 2009 | $14.88 | $22.33 | $16.33 | 2,080 |
| 2010 | $15.82 | $23.36 | $16.45 | 1,930 |
| 2011 | $16.28 | $23.30 | $16.96 | 1,590 |
| 2012 | $16.03 | $22.48 | $16.97 | 1,700 |
| 2013 | $15.83 | $21.88 | $17.08 | 1,580 |
| 2014 | $17.13 | $23.30 | $17.19 | 2,180 |
| 2015 | $18.76 | $25.48 | $17.65 | 2,420 |
| 2016 | $18.86 | $25.30 | $18.15 | 2,790 |
| 2017 | $18.09 | $23.76 | $18.74 | 3,010 |
| 2018 | $18.25 | $23.40 | $19.22 | 3,430 |
| 2019 | $19.54 | $24.61 | $20.24 | 3,430 |
| 2020 | $23.63 | $29.39 | $20.95 | 3,200 |
| 2021 | $23.05 | $27.39 | $22.65 | 3,190 |
| 2022 | $22.66 | $24.93 | $23.04 | 3,400 |
| 2023 | $23.54 | $24.87 | $24.05 | 3,690 |
| 2024 | $27.08 | $27.79 | $24.51 | 3,490 |
| 2025 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $26.65 | 3,430 |
In today's dollars, the median roofer wage in Oregon changed by +11.3% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for roofers in Oregon
On federally funded construction in Oregon, contractors must pay roofers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 13 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $27.49). The market median for the state is $28.35.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | Survey SUOR2018-014 2023-08-25 | $33.19 | $0.00 | $33.19 | OR20260094 |
| Deschutes | Survey SUOR2018-017 2023-08-25 | $33.19 | $0.00 | $33.19 | OR20260097 |
| Jackson | Survey SUOR2018-023 2023-08-25 | $33.19 | $0.00 | $33.19 | OR20260103 |
| Josephine | Survey SUOR2018-023 2023-08-25 | $33.19 | $0.00 | $33.19 | OR20260103 |
| Lane | Survey SUOR2018-018 2023-08-25 | $33.19 | $0.00 | $33.19 | OR20260098 |
| Linn | Survey SUOR2018-019 2023-08-25 | $33.19 | $0.00 | $33.19 | OR20260099 |
| Clackamas | Survey SUOR2018-015 2023-08-25 | $27.49 | $0.00 | $27.49 | OR20260095 |
| Columbia | Survey SUOR2018-016 2023-08-25 | $27.49 | $0.00 | $27.49 | OR20260096 |
| Marion | Survey SUOR2018-024 2023-08-25 | $27.49 | $0.00 | $27.49 | OR20260104 |
| Multnomah | Survey SUOR2018-020 2023-08-25 | $27.49 | $0.00 | $27.49 | OR20260100 |
| Polk | Survey SUOR2018-024 2023-08-25 | $27.49 | $0.00 | $27.49 | OR20260104 |
| Washington | Survey SUOR2018-021 2023-08-25 | $27.49 | $0.00 | $27.49 | OR20260101 |
| Yamhill | Survey SUOR2018-022 2023-08-25 | $27.49 | $0.00 | $27.49 | OR20260102 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Oregon prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do roofers make in Oregon?
The median roofer in Oregon earned $28.35 an hour ($58,970 a year) in May 2025, 6% above the national median of $26.65. The middle half earn $23.42–$33.22; the top 10% earn more than $46.01.
Where does Oregon rank for roofer pay?
Oregon ranks 21st of 51 states for roofer pay, with a median of $28.35 an hour, and 22nd after adjusting for Oregon's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.4, US = 100).
What is the union roofer rate in Oregon?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a roofer classification for most Oregon counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many roofers work in Oregon?
BLS counted 3,430 roofers in Oregon in May 2025, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 2.00; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Oregon 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.