Roofers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $44,610 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.45
10th percentile $31,300
90th percentile $47,920
Employed locally 720
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,300
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $44,610
    75th
    $46,430
    90th
    $47,920

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 66% Median Roofers salary is 34% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,510
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $74,340
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,810
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $62,900
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,850
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,340

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,800
    Electricians$57,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,840
    Carpenters$53,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Albuquerque, NM is $21.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.83 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 12.5% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $31,300 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.