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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for roofing technicians in the United States. Roofing technician positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for roofing technicians.In fact, our research shows that Alaska is the best state for roofing technicians in America. The best city in America for roofing technicians with the highest pay is Boston, MA.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for roofing technicians.If you are currently seeking employment as a roofing technician, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for roofing technicians in 2025
1. Alaska
Total roofing technician jobs: 136 Average annual salary: $44,631 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
2. Maine
Total roofing technician jobs: 257 Average annual salary: $38,044 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Location Quotient: 1.46
3. Vermont
Total roofing technician jobs: 118 Average annual salary: $39,072 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
4. Minnesota
Total roofing technician jobs: 962 Average annual salary: $36,534 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
5. Wisconsin
Total roofing technician jobs: 890 Average annual salary: $34,674 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
6. Kansas
Total roofing technician jobs: 407 Average annual salary: $35,509 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
7. Iowa
Total roofing technician jobs: 609 Average annual salary: $34,012 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
8. Connecticut
Total roofing technician jobs: 486 Average annual salary: $36,304 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
9. Illinois
Total roofing technician jobs: 1,749 Average annual salary: $34,836 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
10. Indiana
Total roofing technician jobs: 1,169 Average annual salary: $32,752 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
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Detailed list of the best states for a roofing technician
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $44,631 | $40,000 | 739,795 | 136 |
| 2 | Maine | $38,044 | $33,000 | 1,335,907 | 257 |
| 3 | Vermont | $39,072 | $34,000 | 623,657 | 118 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $36,534 | $31,000 | 5,576,606 | 962 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $34,674 | $29,000 | 5,795,483 | 890 |
| 6 | Kansas | $35,509 | $30,000 | 2,913,123 | 407 |
| 7 | Iowa | $34,012 | $29,000 | 3,145,711 | 609 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $36,304 | $31,000 | 3,588,184 | 486 |
| 9 | Illinois | $34,836 | $30,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,749 |
| 10 | Indiana | $32,752 | $28,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,169 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $38,655 | $33,000 | 1,059,639 | 101 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $35,267 | $30,000 | 1,342,795 | 214 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $36,657 | $32,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,116 |
| 14 | Delaware | $34,980 | $30,000 | 961,939 | 163 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $42,670 | $36,000 | 693,972 | 93 |
| 16 | Ohio | $33,194 | $28,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,304 |
| 17 | Nevada | $33,423 | $28,000 | 2,998,039 | 283 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $32,164 | $27,000 | 4,454,189 | 636 |
| 19 | Washington | $35,747 | $30,000 | 7,405,743 | 823 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $36,845 | $32,000 | 1,427,538 | 113 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $32,264 | $27,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,608 |
| 22 | Colorado | $33,273 | $28,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,005 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $34,863 | $30,000 | 9,005,644 | 973 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $31,944 | $27,000 | 6,715,984 | 822 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $33,299 | $28,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,255 |
| 26 | Utah | $32,547 | $28,000 | 3,101,833 | 421 |
| 27 | Michigan | $32,023 | $27,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,028 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $33,189 | $28,000 | 579,315 | 42 |
| 29 | New York | $35,220 | $30,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,380 |
| 30 | Missouri | $32,340 | $27,000 | 6,113,532 | 855 |
| 31 | Maryland | $34,073 | $29,000 | 6,052,177 | 778 |
| 32 | Georgia | $31,508 | $27,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,608 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $31,039 | $26,000 | 5,024,369 | 676 |
| 34 | California | $33,367 | $28,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,436 |
| 35 | Oregon | $33,084 | $28,000 | 4,142,776 | 412 |
| 36 | Virginia | $32,584 | $27,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,065 |
| 37 | Florida | $29,658 | $25,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,701 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $30,495 | $26,000 | 1,815,857 | 167 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $30,830 | $26,000 | 1,920,076 | 283 |
| 40 | Arizona | $30,656 | $26,000 | 7,016,270 | 849 |
| 41 | Texas | $30,938 | $26,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,431 |
| 42 | Montana | $31,501 | $27,000 | 1,050,493 | 111 |
| 43 | Idaho | $31,893 | $27,000 | 1,716,943 | 133 |
| 44 | Alabama | $30,160 | $25,000 | 4,874,747 | 525 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $30,832 | $26,000 | 755,393 | 79 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $30,462 | $26,000 | 3,930,864 | 313 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $26,924 | $23,000 | 2,984,100 | 351 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $29,502 | $25,000 | 3,004,279 | 294 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $29,921 | $25,000 | 869,666 | 96 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $26,642 | $22,000 | 4,684,333 | 399 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $27,162 | $23,000 | 2,088,070 | 171 |
Highest paying states for roofing technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. Roofing Technician Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $44,631 |
| 2 | Maine | $38,044 |
| 3 | Vermont | $39,072 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $36,534 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $34,674 |
| 6 | Kansas | $35,509 |
| 7 | Iowa | $34,012 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $36,304 |
| 9 | Illinois | $34,836 |
| 10 | Indiana | $32,752 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $38,655 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $35,267 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $36,657 |
| 14 | Delaware | $34,980 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $42,670 |
| 16 | Ohio | $33,194 |
| 17 | Nevada | $33,423 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $32,164 |
| 19 | Washington | $35,747 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $36,845 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $32,264 |
| 22 | Colorado | $33,273 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $34,863 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $31,944 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $33,299 |
| 26 | Utah | $32,547 |
| 27 | Michigan | $32,023 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $33,189 |
| 29 | New York | $35,220 |
| 30 | Missouri | $32,340 |
| 31 | Maryland | $34,073 |
| 32 | Georgia | $31,508 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $31,039 |
| 34 | California | $33,367 |
| 35 | Oregon | $33,084 |
| 36 | Virginia | $32,584 |
| 37 | Florida | $29,658 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $30,495 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $30,830 |
| 40 | Arizona | $30,656 |
| 41 | Texas | $30,938 |
| 42 | Montana | $31,501 |
| 43 | Idaho | $31,893 |
| 44 | Alabama | $30,160 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $30,832 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $30,462 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $26,924 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $29,502 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $29,921 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $26,642 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $27,162 |
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Updated January 8, 2025