Helpers--Roofers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $40,360 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.41
10th percentile $33,410
90th percentile $46,370
Employed locally 70
National median $40,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,410
    25th
    $37,160
    50th (median)
    $40,360
    75th
    $44,290
    90th
    $46,370

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Roofers salary vs area income 42% Median Helpers--Roofers salary is 58% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,680
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $37,820

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,600
    Electricians $54,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,560
    Carpenters $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Roofers in Raleigh, NC is $19.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Roofers salary in Raleigh, NC is 0.6% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Helpers--Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $33,410 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,160.