Roofers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $70,710 +38.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.99
10th percentile $40,080
90th percentile $99,080
Employed locally 1,290
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,080
    25th
    $57,140
    50th (median)
    $70,710
    75th
    $78,570
    90th
    $99,080

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 63% Median Roofers salary is 37% 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
    Worcester, MA $83,140
    Springfield, MA $78,900
    Massachusetts $72,360
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $64,770
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $62,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $61,280

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $99,430
    Carpenters $73,800
    Electricians $83,450
    Construction Laborers $63,140
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $83,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Boston, MA-NH is $33.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.26 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Boston, MA-NH is 38.7% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $40,080 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,140.