Roofers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $43,280 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.81
10th percentile $34,210
90th percentile $78,430
Employed locally 70
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,210
    25th
    $39,490
    50th (median)
    $43,280
    75th
    $61,210
    90th
    $78,430

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 71% Median Roofers salary is 29% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $62,450
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,280
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $58,460
    Reading, PA $55,470
    State College, PA $52,140

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$54,380
    Construction Laborers$43,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,180
    Electricians$57,150
    Highway Maintenance Workers$48,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Altoona, PA is $20.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.08 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Altoona, PA is 15.1% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $34,210 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,490.