Roofer pay range
State of Washington · class code 623E
- Class code
- 623E
- Salary range
- 42G
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Washington
- The State of Washington published pay range for Roofer is $52,872 to $61,332 per year.
- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) keys this classification as class code 623E.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Step progression
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) assigns this class to salary range 42G in the General Service Salary Schedule. The range pays 7 steps, and this class starts at step G rather than at the bottom of the range; a step is normally earned on a periodic increment date, not negotiated.
| Basis | G | H | I | J | K | L | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $52,872 | $54,204 | $55,596 | $56,952 | $58,392 | $59,760 | $61,332 |
| Monthly | $4,406 | $4,517 | $4,633 | $4,746 | $4,866 | $4,980 | $5,111 |
| Hourly | $25.32 | $25.96 | $26.63 | $27.28 | $27.97 | $28.62 | $29.37 |
Steps as published. The monthly and hourly rows are the state's own, not conversions of the annual row.
Class specification
The OFM classified job specification for this class is published by Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
Perform skilled installation, maintenance, and repair of all types of roofing.
Examples of the work
Check roof areas, roof drains and gutters to determine serviceability and repair needs; clean debris as required; locate and repair roof and related leaks; Prepare sub-roofing by removing old surfaces and repairing base for new material; Install flashings for vent pipes, ducts, fans, air-conditioners and other machines or structures installed on roofs; Inspect application of new roofs by contractors; Install or repair all types of roofing including asphalt, composition, corrugated metal, slate, tile, etc.; Operate a variety of power and hand tools including power hoists; Estimate materials and time required for completion of jobs and projects; Maintain power and hand tools as required; may l ...
Minimum qualifications
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a roofer OR Full journey status as a roofer in a union; OR Four years' applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required.
Quoted from the OFM classified job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) publishes this figure in Classified Job Listing joined to the OFM salary schedules effective July 1, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The dollar figures come from the salary schedule the listing assigns this range to.
Nearby classes in Washington
Roofer in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $2,097 | $2,770 | $54,527 to $72,024 |
| New Jersey | $52,308 | $75,954 | $52,308 to $75,954 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.