Running a roofing business in Winchester, VA
The Winchester, VA-WV metro area has about 40 roofers. The median wage is $21.97 an hour, so half earn more and half earn less. That's 6% below the Virginia median of $23.28. Nationally, the median is $26.65, so Winchester pays 18% less.
Market snapshot
- Roofers employed in the metro area
- 40
- Median hourly wage
- $21.97
- Middle 50% earn
- $18.84 to $22.64 an hour
- Median annual wage
- $45,690
- Virginia median hourly wage
- $23.28
- U.S. median hourly wage
- $26.65
- Job concentration
- 0.63× the national share
- Roofing contractors in the metro area
- 14
- Winchester population
- 27,913
- Median year homes were built in Winchester
- 1968
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 Winchester ranks in Virginia
- #6 of 6 Virginia metros for the number of roofers
- #6 of 6 for median hourly wage
Roofing in nearby cities
| City | Workers in the metro | Median hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | 70 | $31.00 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 90 | $22.12 |
| Washington, DC | 1,940 | $28.05 |
| Baltimore, MD | 890 | $27.11 |
| Altoona, PA | 50 | $21.35 |
| York, PA | 200 | $25.74 |
How Tradesman helps roofing businesses in Winchester
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 Winchester
How much do roofers make in Winchester?
In May 2025, the median wage for roofers in the Winchester, VA-WV metro area was $21.97 an hour. The middle half earned between $18.84 and $22.64 an hour.
How many roofers work in Winchester?
About 40 roofers worked in the Winchester, VA-WV metro area in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How many roofing contractors are in Winchester?
The Winchester, VA-WV metro area had 14 establishments classified as roofing contractors in 2023, according to the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns.
Sources
Figures cover the Winchester, VA-WV metro area unless they name Winchester. Wages are for employees, not business owners.
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