Running a roofing business in Washington, DC
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area has about 1,940 roofers. The median wage is $28.05 an hour, so half earn more and half earn less. That's 6% below the District of Columbia median of $29.69. Nationally, the median is $26.65, so Washington pays 5% more.
Market snapshot
- Roofers employed in the metro area
- 1,940
- Median hourly wage
- $28.05
- Middle 50% earn
- $23.82 to $35.51 an hour
- Median annual wage
- $58,340
- District of Columbia median hourly wage
- $29.69
- U.S. median hourly wage
- $26.65
- Job concentration
- 0.71× the national share
- Roofing contractors in the metro area
- 370
- Washington population
- 681,294
- Median year homes were built in Washington
- 1958
Job concentration compares the share of local jobs held by roofers with the share nationwide. Above 1 means the trade is more concentrated here than average.
Roofing in nearby cities
| City | Workers in the metro | Median hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 890 | $27.11 |
| Winchester, VA | 40 | $21.97 |
| York, PA | 200 | $25.74 |
| Chambersburg, PA | 70 | $31.00 |
| Dover, DE | 30 | $28.04 |
| Salisbury, MD | 30 | $22.75 |
How Tradesman helps roofing businesses in Washington
Photos from the inspection to the invoice
Snap the damage on the roof, attach it to the job, and the same photos appear on the invoice the customer pays.
Shingle options on one estimate
Offer three-tab, architectural and premium shingle options in one estimate. The homeowner picks and approves it online with their name.
Schedule crews, not just people
Assign several crew members to a job, see the whole week on the calendar, and track the hours each person spends on site.
Questions about roofing in Washington
How much do roofers make in Washington?
In May 2025, the median wage for roofers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area was $28.05 an hour. The middle half earned between $23.82 and $35.51 an hour.
How many roofers work in Washington?
About 1,940 roofers worked in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How many roofing contractors are in Washington?
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area had 370 establishments classified as roofing contractors in 2023, according to the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns.
Sources
Figures cover the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area unless they name Washington. Wages are for employees, not business owners.
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