Helpers--Roofers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $46,780 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $42,440
90th percentile $62,400
Employed locally 130
National median $40,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,440
    25th
    $42,670
    50th (median)
    $46,780
    75th
    $52,000
    90th
    $62,400

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Roofers salary vs area income 48% Median Helpers--Roofers salary is 52% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,090

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $61,870
    Electricians $76,450
    Carpenters $69,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $104,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $79,420
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Roofers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Roofers in New York, NY-NJ is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Helpers--Roofers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Roofers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 15.3% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Helpers--Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $42,440 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,670.