Helpers--Roofers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $47,610 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.89
10th percentile $43,750
90th percentile $56,480
National median $40,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,750
    25th
    $46,150
    50th (median)
    $47,610
    75th
    $55,920
    90th
    $56,480

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Roofers salary vs area income 55% Median Helpers--Roofers salary is 45% 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
    Michigan $39,850
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $37,820
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $35,110

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,020
    Electricians $60,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,240
    Carpenters $51,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Roofers in Atlanta, GA is $22.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Roofers salary in Atlanta, GA is 17.3% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Helpers--Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $43,750 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,150.