Roofers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $47,130 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $37,670
90th percentile $63,970
Employed locally 60
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,670
    25th
    $38,180
    50th (median)
    $47,130
    75th
    $49,000
    90th
    $63,970

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 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
    California $63,040
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,850
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,340
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,130
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $61,280
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,280

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,910
    Carpenters$57,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,540
    Electricians$64,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Ames, IA is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.76 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Ames, IA is 7.5% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $37,670 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,180.