Roofers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $48,040 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.09
10th percentile $37,860
90th percentile $65,140
Employed locally 600
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,860
    25th
    $41,330
    50th (median)
    $48,040
    75th
    $51,230
    90th
    $65,140

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 49% Median Roofers salary is 51% 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
    Waco, TX $47,820
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,540
    Longview, TX $44,680
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,530
    College Station-Bryan, TX $43,850
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,720

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,530
    Electricians$59,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,280
    Carpenters$49,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Austin, TX is $23.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.24 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Austin, TX is 5.7% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $37,860 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,330.