Roofers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $64,290 +26.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.91
10th percentile $42,320
90th percentile $125,510
Employed locally 390
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,320
    25th
    $54,220
    50th (median)
    $64,290
    75th
    $74,290
    90th
    $125,510

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 75% Median Roofers salary is 25% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,470
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,490
    Rochester, NY $61,920
    Utica-Rome, NY $61,850
    Binghamton, NY $61,240

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,560
    Carpenters $61,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,800
    Electricians $72,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Albany, NY is $30.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.94 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Albany, NY is 26.1% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $42,320 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,220.