Running a roofing business in Manchester, NH
The Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area has about 110 roofers. The median wage is $27.68 an hour, so half earn more and half earn less. That's 4% below the New Hampshire median of $28.76. Nationally, the median is $26.65, so Manchester pays 4% more.
Market snapshot
- Roofers employed in the metro area
- 110
- Median hourly wage
- $27.68
- Middle 50% earn
- $22.89 to $32.09 an hour
- Median annual wage
- $57,570
- New Hampshire median hourly wage
- $28.76
- U.S. median hourly wage
- $26.65
- Job concentration
- 0.61× the national share
- Roofing contractors in the metro area
- 28
- Manchester population
- 115,643
- Median year homes were built in Manchester
- 1966
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 1,120 | $31.90 |
| Worcester, MA | 350 | $50.61 |
| Portland, ME | 140 | $24.61 |
| Providence, RI | 460 | $29.60 |
| Springfield, MA | 290 | $36.68 |
| Pittsfield, MA | 30 | $27.05 |
How Tradesman helps roofing businesses in Manchester
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 Manchester
How much do roofers make in Manchester?
In May 2025, the median wage for roofers in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area was $27.68 an hour. The middle half earned between $22.89 and $32.09 an hour.
How many roofers work in Manchester?
About 110 roofers worked in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How many roofing contractors are in Manchester?
The Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area had 28 establishments classified as roofing contractors in 2023, according to the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns.
Sources
Figures cover the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area unless they name Manchester. Wages are for employees, not business owners.
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