Commercial roofing recruiters serving Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City roofing wages sit at exact national parity - except for Tinker AFB's large-span hangar work, which requires base-access clearance most commercial roofing crews don't carry.
National parity, with one clearance-gated exception.
Commercial roofing foremen and estimators in the Oklahoma City metro both price at exact national parity, according to the metro's own published wage table.
Oklahoma City's own market data names standard commercial roofing demand as tracking national average, while naming Tinker AFB's large-span hangar construction as adding industrial roofing scope specifically for contractors with the right clearances.
We recruit across the full org chart for commercial roofing contractors in Oklahoma City, and we verify real base-access clearance eligibility for Tinker-adjacent work rather than a general roofing resume.
The story behind the demand.
An $11B depot modernization program tied to the Air Force's next-generation aircraft.
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Tinker's expansion for next-generation aircraft carries large-span hangar roofing scope for contractors holding the right base-access clearances.
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A large-span structural hangar to support program depot maintenance carries specialized industrial roofing scope.
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Industrial construction tied to the base's expanding mission set adds federal-facility roofing demand.
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Military family-support facility construction adds federal-facility roofing scope within the FY2026 funding cycle.
What commercial roofing roles pay in Oklahoma City.
In the Oklahoma City metro, BLS puts the median for roofers at $43,680 a year, 21% below the $55,440 national median. Among the 104 metros BLS publishes for this occupation, Oklahoma City ranks 102nd on pay. Most of the market sits between $30,800 and $60,800. Of the other field roles, sheet metal worker pays the most locally, at a $68,140 median. BLS does not publish Oklahoma City pay for roofing helper, which it withholds where a metro's sample is too small to be reliable. National benchmarks by role are in the 2026 Commercial Roofing Salary Guide.
| Role | Oklahoma City median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
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| Commercial RooferRoofers (47-2181) | $43,680 | $30,800–$60,800 | $55,440 | −21% | 710 |
| Roofing HelperHelpers--Roofers (47-3016) | – | – | $44,160 | – | – |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSheet Metal Workers (47-2211) | $68,140 | $48,300–$77,710 | $61,800 | +10% | 2,070 |
| Roofing ForemanFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $74,780 | $46,290–$122,280 | $79,920 | −6% | – |
| EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $73,030 | $42,700–$114,010 | $78,740 | −7% | – |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Oklahoma City metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile. Headcount is shown for field occupations only; management, estimating and supervisory codes are counted across every industry in the metro.
What candidates expect. What credentials matter. What kills offers.
We don't tell prospective clients who their competitors are hiring - that's a discipline our clients value, and we'll honor it on a call. What we will share publicly: how the Oklahoma City commercial roofing hiring game actually plays out in 2026. The five things below are what we tell every Oklahoma City roofing client at intake.
Why national-parity wages don't mean an easy hire at Tinker
Oklahoma City's own market data names standard commercial roofing demand as tracking national average, while adding that Tinker AFB's large-span hangar construction adds industrial roofing scope specifically for contractors with the right clearances - a real constraint the wage table alone doesn't capture.
Where Oklahoma City commercial roofing talent comes from
We recruit across the full org chart for commercial roofing contractors in Oklahoma City. Standard commercial roofing crews draw on a genuinely available regional pipeline. Foremen who can clear for base-access work at Tinker are the harder fill.
Credentials worth filtering for
What actually separates candidates in Oklahoma City: base-access clearance eligibility for Tinker AFB-adjacent work, on top of standard large-span industrial roofing experience.
What candidates expect from an Oklahoma City roofing offer in 2026
Foreman and estimator comp both track at exact national parity - the metro's own published wage table confirms this directly. Base-cleared work may command more in practice given the added screening requirements.
Realistic timelines, by role
Standard roles: 3-5 weeks intake to signed offer, close to the national average. Base-cleared roles for Tinker-adjacent work run longer given the added clearance requirements. First slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours regardless.
The roofing positions we fill, most often.
Across all Oklahoma City commercial roofing clients, these are the highest-volume roles we've recruited for in the last 24 months. Base-cleared foremen for Tinker AFB-adjacent work are the role in genuine short supply - everything else draws on the metro's own available regional pipeline.
- Base-cleared industrial roofing foreman (Tinker AFB)
- Commercial roofing foreman (general)
- Commercial roofing estimator
- Roofing project manager
- Roofing safety manager
For the broader picture across every commercial trade in Oklahoma City, see the Oklahoma City metro overview. To learn more about commercial roofing generally (across all 100+ markets we serve), see our Commercial Roofing industry page.
How we recruit commercial roofing in Oklahoma City, plainly.
Same approach we use in every market - but tuned for what works in Oklahoma City's commercial roofing segment specifically:
- Same-day intake call. We get the role, the project context, the budget, your dealbreakers. For Oklahoma City roofing, we also confirm whether the job requires base-access clearance, since that changes the sourcing pool.
- Candidate sourcing within 48 hours. We pull from our existing Oklahoma City commercial roofing candidate network, filtered for verified base-access clearance eligibility where required.
- Vetted short list (week one). Three to five candidates. We verify real project-delivery history rather than a line on a resume.
- Offer and close. Standard roles close in 3-5 weeks. We help with offer math against Oklahoma City's own wage table.
Oklahoma City runs 20% more commercial roofing workers per job than the country as a whole — above the national concentration. More per job means more people to reach, and more employers reaching them.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 , Roofers. Metro-wide figures for the base occupation; the wage table above is role-specific and commercial.
How Oklahoma City's commercial roofing market compares
In 2023 the Oklahoma City metro had 57 nonresidential roofing contractors (counted by business location), with about 678 people on their payrolls. Average pay at those firms was $66,172, 11.7% below the national average of $74,959 for the same kind of employer. The number of these employers rose 3.6%, more firms competing for the same crews. That works out to 3.9 per 100,000 residents against 1.8 nationally, a crowded field where experienced people get approached often. These firms account for 2.0% of all construction employment in the metro.
Among the 95 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Oklahoma City ranks 41st for headcount, 93rd for median pay and 36th for concentration for roofers. Pay here is among the lowest we see, which makes relocation offers from higher-paying metros a real retention risk.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
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| Oklahoma City | 710 | $43,680 | 1.20 | 57 |
| Tulsa | 350 | $49,350 | 0.88 | 31 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For commercial roofing employers in Oklahoma City, the local pool is deeper than most, so a well-run search can usually fill field roles from inside the metro.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Oklahoma City metro. Employers are counted by business location.
How Oklahoma City's commercial roofing market has changed since 2018.
The number of nonresidential roofing contractors in Oklahoma City rose from 56 in 2018 to 57 in 2023, up 2%, behind the 10% growth nationally. Headcount at those firms went down 9%, to about 678 people, so more firms are sharing fewer workers. Average annual pay there went from $45,772 to $66,172 (+45%), faster than the 31% national increase, a sign employers here have had to bid up.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
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| Nonresidential roofing contractors: business locations | 56 | 57 | +2% |
| Nonresidential roofing contractors: employment | 746 | 678 | −9% |
| Nonresidential roofing contractors: average annual pay | $45,772 | $66,172 | +45% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
Frequently asked — commercial roofing hiring in Oklahoma City.
Why does Tinker AFB matter for Oklahoma City roofing hires despite national-parity wages?
Oklahoma City's own market data names Tinker AFB's large-span hangar construction as adding industrial roofing scope specifically for contractors with the right base-access clearances - a real constraint on who can actually work that scope, independent of the wage level.
What major projects are driving commercial roofing demand in Oklahoma City?
Tinker AFB's ~$11B depot modernization and B-21 workload, the $127M Bomber Agile Common Hangar, the $100M power generation project, and the $54M Child Development Center all carry federal-facility roofing scope.
What do roofers earn in Oklahoma City?
BLS puts the Oklahoma City median for roofers at $43,680 a year, 21% below the $55,440 national median. That ranks 102nd of 104 metros with published figures, in the bottom quarter. Most of the market sits between $30,800 and $60,800, a 2.0x gap and a moderate spread, so a few thousand dollars over the median buys real experience. Within Oklahoma, Tulsa pays more, at $49,350.
Is it hard to hire roofers in Oklahoma City?
Not by national standards. Roofers make up 20% more of the Oklahoma City workforce than they do nationally, about 710 people. The 57 nonresidential roofing contractors here average about 12 employees per location.
Which commercial roofing roles pay the most in Oklahoma City?
Of the roles we recruit for, Roofing Foreman pays the most in Oklahoma City, a $74,780 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Sheet Metal Worker at $68,140, 9% below it. Commercial Roofer is the lowest-paid field role at $43,680. Relative to national pay, Sheet Metal Worker is the strongest-paying role here (10% above). Commercial Roofer trails national pay the most (21% below).
How many nonresidential roofing contractors operate in Oklahoma City?
BLS counted 57 nonresidential roofing contractors in Oklahoma City in 2023, employing about 678 people between them. That is roughly where the count stood in 2018 (56). That averages 12 people per location. They pay an average of $66,172, 12% below the $74,959 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Oklahoma City for roofers?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Tulsa (98 miles, about 350, $49,350 median), Wichita (154 miles, about 240, $45,760 median) and Dallas-Fort Worth (190 miles, about 2,180, $46,990 median). Dallas-Fort Worth has the larger pool, so it is the first place to look for senior people willing to move. Tulsa pays 13% more, which is where Oklahoma City employers tend to lose people.
Hiring commercial roofing talent in Oklahoma City?
Tell us the role. We'll tell you wages, timeline, and where we'd source the candidate - in under 30 minutes.