Roofer Wages in Ontario
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$29.14
Low (10th pct)
$22.00
High (90th pct)
$40.00
Vs. national
6% below
Wage trend
The median wage for roofers in Ontario rose from $22.00 in 2017 to $29.14 in 2025 — 32% over 8 years, before inflation. The dashed break marks the 2021 reclassification: the two segments are measured on different occupational definitions and are shown separately rather than joined.
By region within Ontario
| Economic region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | $23.00 | $33.00 | $47.70 |
| Ottawa | $22.50 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie | $22.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula | $23.00 | $30.00 | $39.00 |
| Kingston--Pembroke | $22.00 | $29.00 | $40.00 |
| Muskoka--Kawarthas | $21.00 | $28.00 | $36.00 |
| Northwest | $22.00 | $27.50 | $41.99 |
| London | $21.00 | $27.08 | $36.00 |
| Northeast | $20.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 |
| Stratford--Bruce Peninsula | $22.00 | $26.50 | $33.00 |
| Windsor--Sarnia | $20.00 | $25.00 | $32.00 |
Other trades in Ontario
- Electricians
- Industrial Electricians
- Powerline Technicians
- Plumbers
- Steamfitters and Pipefitters
- Carpenters
- Welders
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Ironworkers
- Machinists
- Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Automotive Service Technicians
- Concrete Finishers
- Drywall Installers
- Painters and Decorators
- Machining Contractors and Supervisors
- Electrical Contractors and Supervisors
- Carpentry Contractors and Supervisors
- Construction Contractors and Supervisors
- Mechanic Shop Contractors and Supervisors
- Heavy Equipment Crew Supervisors
Official classification: Roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110). Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data.