Running a roofing business in Providence, RI
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area has about 460 roofers. The median wage is $29.60 an hour, so half earn more and half earn less. That's in line with the Rhode Island median of $29.63. Nationally, the median is $26.65, so Providence pays 11% more.
Market snapshot
- Roofers employed in the metro area
- 460
- Median hourly wage
- $29.60
- Middle 50% earn
- $23.77 to $36.90 an hour
- Median annual wage
- $61,560
- Rhode Island median hourly wage
- $29.63
- U.S. median hourly wage
- $26.65
- Job concentration
- 0.73× the national share
- Roofing contractors in the metro area
- 106
- Providence population
- 191,767
- Median year homes were built in Providence
- 1938
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | 350 | $50.61 |
| Boston, MA | 1,120 | $31.90 |
| Springfield, MA | 290 | $36.68 |
| Hartford, CT | 350 | $31.59 |
| Manchester, NH | 110 | $27.68 |
| New Haven, CT | 180 | $29.23 |
How Tradesman helps roofing businesses in Providence
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 Providence
How much do roofers make in Providence?
In May 2025, the median wage for roofers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area was $29.60 an hour. The middle half earned between $23.77 and $36.90 an hour.
How many roofers work in Providence?
About 460 roofers worked in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How many roofing contractors are in Providence?
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area had 106 establishments classified as roofing contractors in 2023, according to the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns.
Sources
Figures cover the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area unless they name Providence. Wages are for employees, not business owners.
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