Roofers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $54,860 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.37
10th percentile $39,190
90th percentile $79,330
Employed locally 290
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,190
    25th
    $46,740
    50th (median)
    $54,860
    75th
    $61,020
    90th
    $79,330

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 68% Median Roofers salary is 32% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $62,520
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,490
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,330
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $62,110
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $60,590

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $71,360
    Construction Laborers $56,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $101,920
    Electricians $86,170
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Bellingham, WA is $26.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.56 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Bellingham, WA is 7.6% above 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $39,190 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,740.