Roofers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $59,510 +16.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.61
10th percentile $38,470
90th percentile $81,160
Employed locally 310
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,470
    25th
    $47,330
    50th (median)
    $59,510
    75th
    $67,220
    90th
    $81,160

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 83% Median Roofers salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Roofers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $91,920
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $87,790
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $86,640
    Duluth, MN-WI $85,520
    Worcester, MA $83,140
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040

    Nearby metros — Roofers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $60,450
    Columbus, OH $58,980
    Cleveland, OH $58,730
    Ohio $56,420
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,170
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $54,340

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,310
    Electricians $74,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,890
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,710
    Carpenters $55,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Akron, OH is $28.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.30 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Akron, OH is 16.8% above the national median of $50,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Roofers in Akron?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $38,470 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,330.