Roofers Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $45,750 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $57,800
Employed locally 50
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $37,710
    50th (median)
    $45,750
    75th
    $49,350
    90th
    $57,800

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 73% Median Roofers salary is 27% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,170
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $49,680
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $47,790
    Kentucky $47,620
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,010
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $39,420

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,870
    Carpenters$51,410
    Electricians$55,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,770
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Bowling Green, KY is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.81 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Bowling Green, KY is 10.2% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,710.