Roofers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $49,680 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.89
10th percentile $35,210
90th percentile $61,170
Employed locally 110
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,210
    25th
    $44,710
    50th (median)
    $49,680
    75th
    $54,670
    90th
    $61,170

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 72% Median Roofers salary is 28% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $91,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,020
    Anchorage, AK $63,300
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,160
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,170

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,160
    Electricians $50,760
    Carpenters $47,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Asheville, NC is $23.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.41 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Asheville, NC is 2.5% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $35,210 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,710.