Helpers--Roofers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $55,470 +36.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.67
10th percentile $50,600
90th percentile $76,360
Employed locally 30
National median $40,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,600
    25th
    $51,480
    50th (median)
    $55,470
    75th
    $55,470
    90th
    $76,360

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Roofers salary vs area income 59% Median Helpers--Roofers salary is 41% 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
    Colorado $54,170
    California $53,130
    Fresno, CA $51,170

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Roofers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,680
    California $53,130
    Fresno, CA $51,170
    Canton-Massillon, OH $50,430
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,150

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $74,270
    Construction Laborers $57,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,300
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $56,820
    Electricians $77,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Roofers in Salinas, CA is $26.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Roofers salary in Salinas, CA is 36.7% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Helpers--Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $50,600 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,480.