Roofers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $38,640 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $30,450
90th percentile $56,020
Employed locally 90
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,450
    25th
    $35,740
    50th (median)
    $38,640
    75th
    $47,420
    90th
    $56,020

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 58% Median Roofers salary is 42% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,490
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,990
    Michigan $56,290
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $51,720
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $50,300
    Logan, UT-ID $49,030

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$74,940
    Electricians$59,930
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,980
    Carpenters$59,140
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Augusta, GA-SC is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.17 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 24.2% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $30,450 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,740.