Helpers--Roofers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $38,610 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.56
10th percentile $28,090
90th percentile $53,860
Employed locally 60
National median $40,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,090
    25th
    $34,720
    50th (median)
    $38,610
    75th
    $49,080
    90th
    $53,860

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Roofers salary vs area income 57% Median Helpers--Roofers salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Roofers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,680
    Illinois $56,360
    Salinas, CA $55,470
    Colorado $54,170
    California $53,130

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Roofers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $36,340

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,800
    Electricians $57,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,840
    Carpenters $53,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Roofers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Roofers in Albuquerque, NM is $18.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.89 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Helpers--Roofers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Roofers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 4.9% below the national median of $40,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Roofers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Helpers--Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $28,090 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,720.