Roofers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $62,490 +22.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.05
10th percentile $37,110
90th percentile $76,990
Employed locally 590
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,110
    25th
    $48,600
    50th (median)
    $62,490
    75th
    $73,770
    90th
    $76,990

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 89% Median Roofers salary is 11% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,470
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,290
    Rochester, NY $61,920
    Utica-Rome, NY $61,850
    Binghamton, NY $61,240

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,850
    Carpenters $59,130
    Electricians $78,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,760
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roofers make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Buffalo, NY is $30.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.09 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Buffalo, NY is 22.6% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $37,110 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,600.