Helpers--Roofers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $36,610 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.60
10th percentile $30,500
90th percentile $38,470
Employed locally 140
National median $40,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,500
    25th
    $31,110
    50th (median)
    $36,610
    75th
    $37,350
    90th
    $38,470

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Roofers salary vs area income 46% Median Helpers--Roofers salary is 54% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,850

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Roofers in Houston, TX is $17.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Roofers salary in Houston, TX is 9.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Helpers--Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $30,500 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,110.