Running a roofing business in Portland, ME
The Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has about 140 roofers. The median wage is $24.61 an hour, so half earn more and half earn less. That's 2% above the Maine median of $24.10. Nationally, the median is $26.65, so Portland pays 8% less.
Market snapshot
- Roofers employed in the metro area
- 140
- Median hourly wage
- $24.61
- Middle 50% earn
- $22.84 to $29.30 an hour
- Median annual wage
- $51,190
- Maine median hourly wage
- $24.10
- U.S. median hourly wage
- $26.65
- Job concentration
- 0.57× the national share
- Roofing contractors in the metro area
- 39
- Portland population
- 68,854
- Median year homes were built in Portland
- 1946
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.
How Portland ranks in Maine
- #2 of 3 Maine metros for the number of roofers
- #2 of 3 for median hourly wage
Roofing in nearby cities
| City | Workers in the metro | Median hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ME | 150 | $24.69 |
| Manchester, NH | 110 | $27.68 |
| Boston, MA | 1,120 | $31.90 |
| Bangor, ME | 120 | $23.14 |
| Worcester, MA | 350 | $50.61 |
| Providence, RI | 460 | $29.60 |
How Tradesman helps roofing businesses in Portland
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 Portland
How much do roofers make in Portland?
In May 2025, the median wage for roofers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area was $24.61 an hour. The middle half earned between $22.84 and $29.30 an hour.
How many roofers work in Portland?
About 140 roofers worked in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How many roofing contractors are in Portland?
The Portland-South Portland, ME metro area had 39 establishments classified as roofing contractors in 2023, according to the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns.
Sources
Figures cover the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area unless they name Portland. Wages are for employees, not business owners.
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